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Death toll rises to 9 in church attack as officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideology

Gunmen opened fire at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral, killing 9 and wounding 40. Officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideology. Jordanian forces have arrested three suspects.

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  • ✓ The death toll from the church attack in Jordan has risen to 9.
  • ✓ Gunmen opened fire at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral.
  • ✓ 40 people were wounded in the church attack in Jordan.
  • ✓ Jordanian forces have arrested three suspects in connection with the church attack.
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The death toll has risen to 9, and Jordanian authorities have apprehended three suspects in connection with the attack.

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  1. Jordan church attack death toll rises to 9

    Gunmen opened fire at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral, killing 9 and wounding 40. Officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideology. Jordanian forces have arrested three suspects.

    Why it matters

    The attack occurred at a church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral service. The incident has been condemned as terrorism. The motive behind the attack is believed to be linked to extremist ideology.

    What is confirmed

    • The death toll from the church attack in Jordan has risen to 9.
    • Gunmen opened fire at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral.
    • 40 people were wounded in the church attack in Jordan.
    • Jordanian forces have arrested three suspects in connection with the church attack.
    • Officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideology for the church attack.

    What to watch next

    • Further investigation into the motive behind the attack
    • Identification of the attackers' affiliations
    • Potential security measures to prevent future attacks
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. www.foxnews.com — Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos...
    2. NPR — Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40
    3. Fox News — Death toll rises to 9 in church attack as officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideology
    4. People.com — Multiple Gunmen Open Fire During Church Funeral, Killing at Least 7 and Wounding Dozens More
    5. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Death toll rises to 9 after gunmen open fire on church in Jordan
    6. Reuters — Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyes
    7. Vatican News — Pope appeals for end to hostilities in Yemen and prays for Jordan attack victims
    8. The Times of Israel — Jordan nabs three suspects over deadly shooting attack on church
    9. Reuters — Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack, state media says
    10. The Hill — Jordanian security forces arrest 3 men for a deadly attack on a church
    11. elderofziyon.blogspot.com — 10/26 Links Pt1: Israel’s moment of truth: Knesset election pivotal to future US-Israel relationship; Israel Is Just the Pretext....
    12. www.robmaness.com — Gunmen Massacred Christians at a Funeral in Jordan. ABC News Called It an Attack on 'a Church.' - Rob Maness
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