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King Abdullah II has issued a disappointing update after a terrorist attack shook Jordan.
On Friday, October 23rd, at least seven people were killed in an unprecedented shooting at a church in Jordan, per CNN.
The incident took place when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a funeral service at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hmoud (Hammoud) in Jordan's Karak governorate.
Notably, the unidentified gunmen arrived in a vehicle, entered or fired into the church courtyard and interior with automatic rifles and pistols for several minutes, and then fled the scene.
Official statement by Royal Hashmitte Court
A few hours after the incident, the Royal Hashemite Court issued a statement on behalf of the Jordanian King and Queen, issuing a chilling warning against the terrorists for violating the peace of the country.
"The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation. Those who delude themselves into thinking that they can divide Jordanians with their bullets have no chance in the face of our unity," the royal statement read.
The royal aides continued, "All Jordanians, from north to south, are partners in land and fate, and nothing stands between them. Our deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured."
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"Every Jordanian life is precious, and we will strike with an iron fist against those who dare to threaten our nation," the Royal Hashmitte Court added.
What happened in Jordan?
Jordanian security forces launched a massive manhunt, and Interior Minister Mazin Al Farrayeh stated the attack was carried out by extremists, though no group has claimed responsibility.
Karak has a sizeable Christian community in the majority-Muslim Jordan.
King Abdullah II also made an unexpected visit to those injured in the terrorist attack that targeted a funeral procession at the church in Humud, checking on their health condition and hearing firsthand accounts from victims as they undergo medical treatment.
