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Death toll in Jordan church attack rises to nine

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The death toll from an armed attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate, southern Jordan, has risen to nine. Health Minister Ibrahim Al-Bdour said two wounded people in critical condition died on Saturday, October 24. Earlier reports put the death toll at seven, then eight. Forty people were wounded. The attack occurred on Friday, October 23, during a funeral procession. According to state television, three armed men — two carrying pistols and one with a semi-automatic rifle — approached the church and opened fire. King Abdullah II condemned the “despicable terrorist act” and vowed “harshest retaliation,” ordering security forces to respond with an “iron fist.” Authorities declared three days of mourning. The US embassy in Amman said security had been stepped up at malls, foreign embassies and other locations across the country. Russia condemned the attack, calling it an attempt to undermine harmony within the state and between confessions. The assailants remain unidentified and at large. Witness Nasser al-Burqan said he initially mistook the gunfire for an exploding air conditioner, while priest Theodoros Soueiss described ordering people to the ground, saying “the gunfire was indiscriminate, and you never knew where a bullet might land.” Outlets differ on details: The Guardian places the church about 180 km from Amman, while Dawn gives a distance of about 120 km. Reports also vary on the number of attackers, with most sources citing three, though some mention only two.

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  1. · NRK (outlet profile)

    Sju drept etter skyting i kirke i Jordan. Uidentifiserte væpnede menn har skutt mot personer inne i en kirke sørvest for hovedstaden Amman i Jordan. Sju mennesker er drept i skytingen, melder statlig tv, skriver AFP.

  2. · ТАСС (outlet profile)

    В Иордании сообщили о стрельбе в одной из церквей города Эль-Карак

  3. · Times of India (outlet profile)

    Gunmen open fire inside church in Jordan, 7 killed

  4. · The National (UAE) (outlet profile)

    Unknown gunmen opened fire inside a church in Jordan's Karak

  5. · Известия (outlet profile)

    Несколько человек погибли при стрельбе в церкви Эль-Карака в Иордании. Неизвестные открыли стрельбу в церкви Эль-Карака на западе Иордании, в результате чего там погибли и пострадали люди.

  6. · News.ru (outlet profile)

    Неизвестные люди открыли огонь в церкви в Иордании. Неизвестные вооруженные люди открыли огонь в церкви провинции Эль-Карак в Иордании. По данным госТВ, в результате инцидента есть погибшие и пострадавшие.

  7. · BNO News Live (outlet profile)

    JUST IN: Several casualties after shots fired during funeral procession outside church in Karak, Jordan

  8. · M24.ru (outlet profile)

    В иорданском городе Карак неизвестные открыли огонь в церкви. В результате инцидента есть погибшие и пострадавшие

  9. · Haaretz (outlet profile)

    Reports in Jordan: At least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church. Unidentified gunmen opened fire ‌inside a church during a funeral in Jordan's Karak governorate, state television reported ‌on ⁠Friday, saying t…

  10. · Middle East Eye (outlet profile)

    Worshippers killed in shooting attack at church in Jordan. Worshippers killed in shooting attack at church in Jordan Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 13:12 At least seven people were killed and others wounded…

  11. · Пятый канал (outlet profile)

    Несколько человек погибли при стрельбе в церкви в Иордании. Инцидент произошел в провинции Эль-Карак.

  12. · ТАСС (outlet profile)

    При атаке похоронную процессию у церкви в Иордании погибли семь человек

  13. · La Repubblica (outlet profile)

    Giordania, spari in una chiesa: almeno 7 morti e 10 feriti. Due uomini hanno aperto il fuoco durante un funerale. In corso operazione per trovarli

  14. · 20 Minutes (outlet profile)

    Jordanie : Une fusillade éclate dans une église, au moins six morts. Six personnes ont été tuées et une dizaine d’autres blessées dans l’église de Hammoud, à Karak, dans le sud de la Jordanie

  15. · News.ru (outlet profile)

    Семь человек погибли при атаке террористов во время похорон у церкви. Семь человек погибли во время атаки террористов на похоронную процессию у церкви в Иордании, сообщил телеканал Al Mamlaka. Новость дополняется&he…

  16. · Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)

    7 Killed in Armed Attack on Church in Jordan's Hammoud Village

  17. · Onet Wiadomości (outlet profile)

    Napastnicy wtargnęli do kościoła w Jordanii. Zginęło siedem osób. W piątek w kościele w wiosce Hamud w prowincji Karak na zachodzie Jordanii doszło do tragicznego ataku. Niezidentyfikowani napastnicy otworzyli ogień do…

  18. · Интерфакс (outlet profile)

    Не менее семи человек погибли при стрельбе в церкви в Иордании. Двое вооруженных мужчин открыли огонь в церкви в провинции Эль-Карак на западе Иордании, не менее семи человек погибли, сообщают в пятницу арабские СМИ.

  19. · G1 (outlet profile)

    Homens atiram e matam ao menos 7 pessoas dentro de igreja na Jordânia, diz agência. Pelo menos sete pessoas morreram em um tiroteio dentro de uma igreja na província de Karak, no sul da Jordânia, informou uma fonte de s…

  20. · G1 (outlet profile)

    Homens atiram e matam ao menos 7 pessoas dentro de igreja na Jordânia, diz agência. Pelo menos sete pessoas morreram e outras 10 ficaram feridas nesta sexta-feira (23), quando homens armados abriram fogo durante um fune…

  21. · TASS (англ.) (outlet profile)

    Seven killed as gunmen open fire near Christian church in Jordan — TV. According to the source, the shooters opened fire from a vehicle

  22. · Nova.rs (outlet profile)

    Pucnjava u crkvi u Jordanu: Najmanje sedam mrtvih, desetoro povređenih. Najmanje sedam osoba je ubijeno, a deset je povređeno kada su nepoznati napadači otvorili vatru u crkvi u jordanskoj provinciji Karak, javili su lo…

  23. · BBC News (outlet profile)

    Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say. Another 10 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.

  24. · Telegraf (outlet profile)

    Pucali na ljude usred sahrane: Sedam osoba ubijeno u crkvi u Jordanu, više ranjenih. Nepoznati naoružani napadači otvorili su vatru u crkvi u pokrajini Karak na jugu Jordana, pri čemu je poginulo najmanje sedam osoba, d…

  25. · UOL (outlet profile)

    Ataque a tiros deixa ao menos sete mortos em igreja na Jordânia. Um ataque a tiros deixou ao menos sete pessoas mortas em uma igreja na cidade de Hmood, na Jordânia, hoje. A informação é das forças de seguranças locais.

  26. · Sveriges Radio Ekot (outlet profile)

    Skjutning i kyrka i Jordanien – minst sju döda. Minst sju personer har dödats i en skjutning i en kyrka i södra Jordanien, rapporterar Reuters med hänvisning till statlig tv. Två gärningspersoner ska ha öppnat eld inne…

  27. · DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)

    Jordan: Karak church shooting leaves 7 dead. The shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan happened during a funeral, according to local authorities. Two unidentified men opened fire on the procession.

  28. · Tanjug (outlet profile)

    Najmanje sedam ljudi ubijeno u napadu na crkvu u Jordanu

  29. · Al-Monitor (outlet profile)

    At least 7 killed in Jordan church shooting: What to know. Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom.

  30. · Al-Monitor (outlet profile)

    At least 6 killed in Jordan church shooting: What to know. Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom.

Factual core

  • Seven people were killed in an attack on a church in Jordan.
  • Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan.
  • The shooting occurred at a church in Karak, Jordan.
  • Jordanian authorities reported the attack and the casualties.
  • The attackers exited a vehicle and opened fire during a funeral procession at the church.

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