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Worshippers killed after attack by gunmen on Jordanian church

By MEE staff · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

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The attack occurred at the Hammoud Church in Karak, Jordan, leaving seven people dead and another injured. The incident is the latest in a series of security incidents in the region, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by religious communities.

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The attack underscores the vulnerability of religious communities in the region.: The attack underscores the vulnerability of religious communities in the region.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Jordan and other Middle…: The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Jordan and other Middle Eastern countries.
The incident is the latest in a series of security incidents, indicating a persistent thr…: The incident is the latest in a series of security incidents, indicating a persistent threat.

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Security officials said at least seven people had died and another were wounded by the attackers, who have not yet been identified

Published date: 23 October 2026 13:17 BST

Last update: 7 sec ago

Gunmen have shot and killed at least seven people inside a church in Jordan's Karak region, according to multiple local news reports.

The AFP news agency reported one source telling Jordan's Al-Mamlaka broadcaster on Friday that "at least seven people died in the shooting at Hammoud Church".

Another 1o were wounded, some of those with critical injuries.

According to Jordanian authorities, two attackers, who have not yet been identified were responsible for the shooting.

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The attack underscores the vulnerability of religious communities in the region.: The attack underscores the vulnerability of religious communities in the region.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Jordan and other Middle…: The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Jordan and other Middle Eastern countries.
The incident is the latest in a series of security incidents, indicating a persistent thr…: The incident is the latest in a series of security incidents, indicating a persistent threat.

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The attack underscores the vulnerability of religious communities in the region.: The attack underscores the vulnerability of religious communities in the region.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Jordan and other Middle…: The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Jordan and other Middle Eastern countries.
The incident is the latest in a series of security incidents, indicating a persistent thr…: The incident is the latest in a series of security incidents, indicating a persistent threat.

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