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Seven killed in attack on a church funeral in Jordan
Seven people were killed and dozens wounded when gunmen attacked a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak region. Security forces were searching for the attackers. Officials called Friday’s shooting terrorism, while saying links to any known group had yet to be established.
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From 24 October 2026 — Daily Brief
24 OCT 2026 · 21/25
Gunmen killed seven people and wounded dozens during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan on Friday, 23 October, authorities said. The attack took place in Hammoud village in Karak governorate, prompting a search for the assailants and an investigation by security forces.
Jordan’s public security authorities said the attackers arrived in a vehicle and opened fire during the funeral procession. State broadcaster Al-Mamlaka aired security-camera footage showing armed men firing towards the church before moving towards its entrance. Reuters said it had verified the location shown in the footage.
The casualty figures were revised during the day. The public security director reported seven deaths after an earlier official count of six. Reports of the number injured also rose as authorities assessed the wounded. Several people remained in hospital receiving treatment.
King Abdullah II visited Karak and condemned the attack. Officials described it as an act of terrorism, but the interior minister said it was too early to establish whether the attackers had links to known groups. No group immediately claimed responsibility. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also condemned the violence and called for those responsible to be held accountable.