Gunmen stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Al‑Hamoud, Karak, on Friday, 28 March, firing during a funeral procession that left nine dead and 25 wounded in hospital.
King Abdullah II met with survivors and families at the site, stating that the security and safety of Jordanians is a red line and that justice will reach every terrorist.
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan ordered a three‑day period of national mourning, with flags flown at half‑mast across government and public institutions.
Karak hosts a significant Christian community, making up two to three percent of Jordan’s population, a fact underscoring the broader societal impact of the attack.
Interior Minister Mazen al‑Faraya announced that security services are working round the clock to track down the attackers and will meet the harshest retaliation possible.