Jordan arrests three over deadly Karak church attack

Jordanian security forces have apprehended three individuals in connection with a deadly attack on a church in Karak governorate, according to state-run Petra news agency. The incident, which left nine people dead and 40 wounded, occurred in the village of Hamoud on Monday. The suspects, who were hiding in an abandoned house, resisted arrest and opened fire on security forces before being subdued.

No security personnel were harmed in the exchange of gunfire, and the suspects were subsequently arrested. Firearms and ammunition were recovered during the operation. The Public Security Directorate has not disclosed the suspects' affiliations or whether they belonged to any militant group. Interior Minister Mazen Al Faraya emphasized the government's commitment to restoring public confidence by taking decisive action following the tragedy.

He reiterated that the attack was carried out by extremists, though it remains unclear if they have ties to known groups within or outside Jordan. No group has claimed responsibility for the assault. Dozens of Jordanians gathered for a funeral service at the same church on Sunday, honoring eight of the nine Christian victims. King Abdullah had vowed to pursue those responsible and vowed not to let the attack undermine national unity, labeling the incident a "terrorist" act.