Jordan says 3 arrested in deadly attack on Greek Orthodox church
Summary
Jordanian security forces arrested three men in connection with a shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Hammoud that killed nine people and wounded more than two dozen. Authorities said the suspects were injured in a shootout during their arrest; no group has claimed responsibility, and officials have not identified a possible militant link.Key Facts
- The church attack occurred Friday during a funeral in Hammoud, in Jordan’s Karak governorate.
- The attack killed nine people and wounded more than two dozen.
- Jordan’s Public Security Directorate said three suspects were arrested after a dawn shootout on Monday.
- The directorate said all three suspects were wounded and no security personnel were injured.
- Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya identified the three men as those responsible for the attack.
- Authorities have not named the suspects or cited links to any armed group.
- King Abdullah II called on authorities to respond forcefully to those seeking to undermine national unity.
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