Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing Several People

October 23, 2026 · 12:47 pm 3 sources

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• Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing Several People
  The New York Times · October 23, 2026 12:47
  The attack took place during a funeral in the southern province of Karak, according to Jordan’s state broadcaster.
• Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say
  BBC News · October 23, 2026 12:55
  Another 10 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.

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• Jordan: Karak church shooting leaves 7 dead
  Deutsche Welle · October 23, 2026 13:07
  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.