Jordan strikes groups it calls terrorist in southern Syria after Karak church attack
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Seven killed in gunmen's attack on funeral at church in southern Jordan
Gunmen opened fire on mourners gathered in the courtyard of a church in southern Jordan during a funeral, killing seven people and wounding dozens. The king described the attack as a terrorist act, witnesses recounted scenes of panic, and the search for the attackers is continuing.
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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.
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Thousands in Jordan attend funerals for victims of Karak church attack
Thousands of Jordanians gathered in the village of Hamoud, in Karak governorate, on Sunday to bury eight victims of Friday's armed attack on a church. Sky News Arabia reported that arrangements were made for a unified official and public funeral, attended by victims' families and local residents. BBC Arabic said the ninth victim will be buried in Amman on Monday.
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Jordan strikes groups it calls terrorist in southern Syria after Karak church attack
Jordan's military said its Royal Air Force carried out strikes on Monday against what it described as terrorist groups in southern Syria, in response to the attack on a church in the southern governorate of Karak. The army said the operation was coordinated with Damascus, and the Syrian government has responded to the announcement. According to CNN Arabic, the operation was named "Jordanian Deterrence - Hamoud" and was linked to the perpetrators of an attack that killed nine people. Sky News Arabia reported that the attack took place last Friday and targeted a funeral at the church.