NewsWPLG Local 10October 23, 2026Miami-Dade County
Gunmen open fire at a church funeral in Karak, Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34
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Gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in Karak, Jordan, on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 34 others. Jordanian authorities stated that investigations are underway and the attack was carried out by unknown assailants. King Abdullah II condemned the attack and stated that Jordan will confront the terrorist act with harsh penalties.
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Seven people were killed and 34 others were wounded in a mass shooting at a place of worship, prompting widespread regional condemnation and an active manhunt and investigation by Jordanian security forces.
Key Facts
- Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, on Friday.
- The attack resulted in seven fatalities and 34 injuries.
- Jordanian state television footage showed two gunmen with pistols and a third with a semiautomatic rifle approaching the church and firing.
- A government statement indicated the attack was carried out by unknown assailants and investigations are ongoing.
- Director of public security Maj. Gen. Obeidallah Maaytah reported that 27 of the wounded remained under medical treatment.
- King Abdullah II stated on X that Jordan will confront the terrorist act with the harshest penalties.
- Karak is home to a minority Christian population and experienced a previous armed ambush against police in 2016.
- Regional leaders and institutions from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Oman, Iraq, and Al-Azhar condemned the attack and offered condolences.
Who's Mentioned
locationOman“Country offering condemnation”locationSyria“Country offering condemnation”PersonAhmed al-Tayeb“Grand imam of Al-Azhar”PersonObeidallah Maaytah“Jordan’s director of public security”locationIraq“Country expressing solidarity”PersonKing Abdullah II“King of Jordan”PersonFuad Hussein“Iraqi Foreign Minister”locationJordan“Country where the shooting took place”locationKarak“City in Jordan where the church is located”locationLebanon“Country offering condemnation”locationAmman“Capital of Jordan”OrganizationAl-Azhar“Sunni Muslim religious institution”locationEgypt“Country offering condemnation”