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Gunmen Attack Greek Orthodox Church During Funeral in Jordan, Killing Seven

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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Seven people were killed and 34 others wounded after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak on Friday.

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Jordanian state television broadcast footage showing three armed assailants approaching the church premises before initiating gunfire.

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King Abdullah II condemned the attack on social media platform X and vowed that perpetrators would face the harshest penalties.