In brief
In Central Jordan, a tragic shooting at a church funeral claimed seven lives while injuring ten others. Two unnamed gunmen, arriving by car, fired rifles and pistols into the crowded space before fleeing. Jordanian authorities have deployed security forces, but no group has claimed responsibility. Witnesses report prolonged gunfire as mourners prayed. The attack marks another surge of violence in the Middle East, prompting heightened security measures.
Seven people were killed when two gunmen opened fire on a funeral in central Jordan, reports state media.
The gunmen, who arrived in a car, began shooting inside the church in the Karak governorate, leaving 10 people injured.
Security forces were deployed after the attack, said government spokesman Mohammad al‑Momani.
One mourner, Khaled Burqan, told state TV that the attackers held a rifle and a pistol and fired for several minutes at mourners. No group has claimed responsibility.
The incident highlights growing security concerns in the region as violence escalates.
