Jordan's King Abdullah II visits those wounded in Karak church attack
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Friday visited people wounded in an armed attack on Hamoud Church in the southern governorate of Karak, to check on their condition. According to the reported toll, gunmen opened fire during a funeral prayer, killing 7 people and injuring 34 others.
Why it matters
An armed attack on a place of worship during funeral rites is highly sensitive, and the king's visit to the wounded reflects the weight the state attaches to it. Attention now turns to the investigation into the circumstances of the attack and its possible security implications.
Background
Karak governorate lies in southern Jordan, and the village of Hamoud, where the targeted church is located, is part of it. According to BBC Arabic, the Christian presence in the region predates the founding of the modern Jordanian state by centuries.
Key points
- Three gunmen carried out the attack, according to Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera identified the targeted church as St. George's Church in the village of Hamoud.
- BBC Arabic described the church as a Greek Orthodox church.
- According to Al Jazeera, security operations are holding back on raids for fear the attackers may barricade themselves in, and to avoid a repeat of losses among security personnel.
How outlets covered it
The four outlets agree on the core facts: an armed attack on a church in Karak governorate. CNN Arabic and Sky News Arabia focused on King Abdullah II's visit to the wounded; CNN Arabic gave the toll of 7 dead and 34 injured, while the Sky News Arabia text carried no figures. Al Jazeera turned to the security angle, citing the number of attackers and the delay in raids, and gave the same toll. BBC Arabic took a historical angle on Christians in Jordan, describing the church as Greek Orthodox and saying the attack occurred during funeral rites.
How outlets headlined it
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
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- Seven killed in gunmen's attack on funeral at church in southern Jordan
- Jordan's King Abdullah II visits those wounded in Karak church attack
- Thousands in Jordan attend funerals for victims of Karak church attack
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