In brief
Gunmen entered a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate and opened fire, killing six and injuring 28. CCTV footage released by the BBC shows the attackers arriving in a car and firing before fleeing. A government spokesperson condemned the attack as "heinous" and deployed security forces to the area. The incident underscores growing tensions in the region.
Gunmen opened fire inside a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, killing six people and injuring 28 others, authorities said.
The BBC released CCTV footage that shows the attackers arriving in a car, entering the building and firing before fleeing the scene.
Government spokesman Mohammed al‑Momani called the attack "heinous" and said security forces had been deployed to the area.
The incident adds to concerns about violence in the region and has sparked calls for heightened security around religious sites.
