US Embassy Issues Security Alert After Church Attack in Jordan’s Karak

The US Embassy in Jordan has issued a security alert urging American citizens to exercise caution following an attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate.

The attack took place on Friday in the village of Hamoud, according to the information accompanying the embassy’s warning.

The embassy described the incident as a terrorist attack and called on US citizens in Jordan to remain cautious in its aftermath.

The brief account provided no details about casualties, the identity of the attackers or the circumstances of the assault.