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Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyes

A survivor of a Jordan church attack, Sahar al-Halsa, recounts hiding behind a pillar and witnessing her cousin's death during a funeral service. The attack, labeled as extremist terrorism, resulted in at least 9 fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident occurred on October 25 in Hamoud, Jordan.

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  • ✓ The death toll from the Jordan church attack rose to 9.
  • ✓ The attack occurred during a funeral service at a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, Jordan.
  • ✓ Survivor Sahar al-Halsa hid behind a pillar and heard the shooting and people screaming in panic.
  • ✓ Authorities labeled the attack as extremist terrorism.
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What changed

The death toll was updated to 9, and survivor Sahar al-Halsa's account of the attack was published in multiple sources.

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  1. Jordan church attack survivor recounts cousin's death

    A survivor of a Jordan church attack, Sahar al-Halsa, recounts hiding behind a pillar and witnessing her cousin's death during a funeral service. The attack, labeled as extremist terrorism, resulted in at least 9 fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident occurred on October 25 in Hamoud, Jordan.

    Why it matters

    The attack on the Greek Orthodox church prompted King Abdullah to order security forces to respond with an 'iron fist'. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of extremist terrorism in the region. Jordan has been working to maintain stability and security in the face of regional turmoil.

    What is confirmed

    • The death toll from the Jordan church attack rose to 9.
    • The attack occurred during a funeral service at a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, Jordan.
    • Survivor Sahar al-Halsa hid behind a pillar and heard the shooting and people screaming in panic.
    • Authorities labeled the attack as extremist terrorism.

    What to watch next

    • Further updates on the investigation and response to the attack
    • Statements from Jordanian officials and the church community
    • Funeral arrangements for the victims
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. www.investing.com — Investing.com - Stock Market Quotes & Financial News
    2. www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
    3. People.com — Multiple Gunmen Open Fire During Church Funeral, Killing at Least 7 and Wounding Dozens More
    4. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Death toll rises to 9 after gunmen open fire on church in Jordan
    5. The Times of Israel — Death toll up to 9 as survivor of Jordan church attack describes people crawling for their lives
    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. www.arabnews.com — Arab News | Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyes
    9. uk.news.yahoo.com — Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyes - Yahoo News UK
    10. www.kslm.news — Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyes | KSLM Radio
    11. whbl.com — Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her ...
    12. www.khaleejtimes.com — 'He was gone': Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyes | Khaleej Times
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