Suspected Islamic extremists attacked a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan Oct. 23, shooting at least seven people to death and wounding 28 others, Christian Daily International reported.
The gunmen reportedly opened fire on the gathering at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Hmood, Karak Province, the report said. The mass shooting is believed by authorities to be a terrorist attack against Christians attending a funeral, according to CNN.
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King Abdullah said Jordan will “harshly” respond against those responsible for the “terrorist act,” according to a post on X.
“The blood of Jordanians is precious, and we will strike those who transgress against this country with an iron fist,” the king posted, CNN reported.
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