Who was behind the deadly church shooting in Jordan?
Jordanian authorities are investigating a deadly terrorist attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak that resulted in eight deaths. King Abdullah II has condemned the violence and ordered a review of national security procedures as the search for the gunmen continues.
Why it matters
The attack represents a rare and significant security breach in Jordan, raising concerns about regional stability and the protection of religious minorities.
Authorities are investigating the rare attack on a Christian church; the assailants remain unidentified and at large.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A shattered window at Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral the previous day, in the village of Hamoud, Karak, Jordan, October 24 [Alaa Al Sukhni/Reuters] By Mariem Bah Published On 24 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 Security forces in Jordan are searching for three gunmen who opened fire at a church in Karak governorate on Friday, killing eight people and injuring dozens more, according to Jordan’s Ministry of Health.
King Abdullah II said those behind the attack would face the “harshest penalties”, as he offered his condolences to the victims’ families. He has ordered a review of the country’s security procedures for responding to terrorist attacks.
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