Jordanian Public Security arrests perpetrators of the Hamoud Church massacre in Karak

Jordanian security forces arrested early Monday the perpetrators of the terrorist Hamoud Church massacre in Karak, which occurred on Friday and resulted in 9 martyrs and more than 35 injured. The three terrorists barricaded themselves in an abandoned house and opened fire, and were arrested after being wounded. The Interior Minister confirmed their fierce resistance.

Jordanian security forces arrested early Monday morning the perpetrators of the terrorist Hamoud Church massacre in the city of Karak. The massacre occurred last Friday, October 23, during a funeral in the church courtyard, resulting in the deaths of 9 martyrs and injuries to more than 35 people. The Public Security Directorate said in a statement that the three terrorists barricaded themselves inside an abandoned house, refused to surrender, and opened fire on the security force. Engagement rules were applied, and they were arrested after all were wounded, with no injuries among the security forces. Weapons and ammunition were seized from them. Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya said that security agencies made significant intelligence efforts since the first day, and confirmed that the terrorists showed fierce resistance and sustained serious injuries. The article relies entirely on official statements without mentioning the identities of the perpetrators or their motives.