Jordan Attack

Modified 12/22/16     9:38  a.m.         Damali Ramirez

According to the New York Times, seven Jordanian security officers, a Canadian tourist, two Jordanian civilians and four attackers died in the recent Jordan attack. On Tuesday, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.

On Sunday, the southern Jordanian city of Karak was attacked. The attackers used automatic weapons and hand grenades. Originally, the attack started at the house they were staying in. Then, they attacked a police station. Afterwards, they attacked Karak's ancient crusader castle.

The Jordanian military tried their best to protect the castle and put an end to the assailants. They recovered weapons inside the castle and suicide vests on the assailants' bodies.

Weapons were also recovered in their homes revealing their plans for more attacks.

King Abdullah II stated the attack would not affect the country and their security.