In brief
A desperate security watch has caught footage of gunmen breaking into a church near Jordan’s Karak capital on Friday morning, unleashing a deadly volley that killed six mourners and wounded 28 others. The attackers entered a car, entered the church, started shooting inside, then fled. Jordanian security forces were quickly deployed in the area and have sworn to locate the perpetrators. The incident highlights the growing threat of armed violence in the region.
A chilling video of gunmen storming a church in the Karak governorate of Jordan on Friday morning was released by a state‑run media outlet. The footage shows the attackers arriving in a car, breaking open the church entrance and then opening fire inside while mourners were attending a funeral. Six people were killed, and 28 others suffered injuries according to a government spokesperson.
The gunmen left the scene almost immediately, prompting a rapid mobilisation of Jordanian security forces to the site. Security officials have called the attack “heinous” and are determined to locate the perpetrators.
The incident underscores an ongoing increase of targeted violence in the region and adds another layer of urgency for international observers. The BBC anticipates new developments as investigations continue. For more information, read the full story at BBC News.
