Deadly church attack in Jordan triggers national mourning

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The attack is a major security incident in Jordan, where violence targeting the Christian minority is rare. Authorities have described it as extremist terrorism; King Abdullah ordered security forces to respond forcefully, and the government declared three days of mourning. Conflicting initial reports put the death toll at seven or eight, while Reuters reported eight dead and 40 wounded.[2][3][9]

Sources: Reuters, Anadolu Agency, Bahrain News