Jordan Arrests Church Attack Perpetrators in Karak After Gunfight

The Jordanian Public Security Directorate announced the arrest of 3 individuals it said carried out an attack targeting citizens inside a church in Hamoud village in the southern Karak Governorate.

In a statement, the Directorate said that "specialized investigation and raid teams, in cooperation with security agencies, managed to locate the perpetrators of the attack early Monday morning, following continuous search and sweep operations since the incident occurred."

It clarified that "the three individuals barricaded themselves inside an abandoned house in Karak Governorate and refused to surrender before initiating gunfire toward the security force," adding that "the security force responded to the gunfire according to rules of engagement, managed to subdue them and arrest them after injuring all of them, without recording any injuries among its personnel."

It also noted the "seizure of firearms and ammunition in the possession of those arrested, following the search of

the house where they were barricaded."

The Public Security Directorate renewed its condolences to the families of the attack's victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured, affirming that Jordan will remain impervious to anyone attempting to undermine its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens.