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Jordan Arrests Three Suspects in Deadly Karak Church Attack

Jordanian authorities have arrested three suspects in connection with a shooting attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate that killed nine people.


Jordanian authorities have arrested three suspects in connection with a deadly shooting attack at a church in Karak governorate, as reported by Jordanian state media alongside network Kan 11 and The Jerusalem Post. According to the reports, the arrests followed a manhunt conducted by local security forces.

The attack took place on Friday in the village of Hamoud, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral held at a local Greek Orthodox church. Nine people were killed in the shooting, news outlet The National also reported.

The identities of the detainees and the motive behind the attack have not yet been officially released.

Sources: Jerusalem Post — front page, The National, כאן 11

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