Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Karak, Jordan, on Friday, killing at least six people and injuring 28, according to the country’s Public Security Directorate. Witnesses told reporters that between 150 and 200 people were gathered inside when the attackers arrived, firing outside the building before moving in.
The gunmen have not been apprehended, and a large-scale security operation is underway across the area. King Abdullah has called the attack a terror attack, though authorities have not yet released details on who may be responsible. Karak is a predominantly Christian town roughly 90 miles south of Amman, and the violence stands out in a country known for relative stability.
For Christian communities across the Middle East, attacks like this carry a particular weight, and the search for those responsible continues this hour. We want to hear from you: does news like this change how you think about safety at your own place of worship?
