Gunmen Kill 7, Wound 40 At Funeral In Jordanian Church Attack
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, on Friday, October 23, 2026, killing seven people and wounding 40.[1]
State TV video showed at least three attackers, two appearing to carry pistols and one a semiautomatic rifle, firing as they approached the church.[1] Jordan's government said unknown assailants carried out the attack and launched a fast-track investigation, and King Abdullah II declared three days of national mourning.[1] Health Minister Ibrahim al-Budour said two of the wounded are in critical condition, and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan called the shooting a product of terrorist ideology and blind extremism.[1]
State TV footage showing attackers firing as mourners fled is central to early evidence, and officials say the assailants have not yet been identified as the fast-track probe continues.[1]
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- On Friday, October 23, 2026, gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, killing seven and wounding 40
- State TV video showed at least three attackers, two appearing to carry pistols and one a semiautomatic rifle, firing as they approached the church
- Jordan’s government said the attack was carried out by unknown assailants and launched a fast-track investigation
- King Abdullah II declared three days of national mourning and pledged the harshest penalties for those responsible
- Health Minister Ibrahim al-Budour said two of the wounded are in critical condition
- Prime Minister Jafar Hassan publicly described the attack as stemming from terrorist ideology and blind extremism
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