Jordan’s King Vows Response After Deadly Church Attack in Karak

Seven people were killed in an attack targeting a church in the Jordanian city of Karak, according to Jordan’s Public Security Directorate.

The directorate said another 34 people were injured. No details were provided about the identities of those killed or the condition of the wounded.

An official Jordanian source described the attackers as having a takfiri ideological background, a term associated with extremists who declare other Muslims to be unbelievers. The source did not identify a specific group behind the attack.

Jordan’s king vowed a response to the attack. Details of the measures he pledged were not provided.