Seven Dead, 34 Injured After Gunmen Attack Funeral at Jordanian Church
Seven people died and 34 others suffered injuries on October 23, 2026, when attackers opened fire on a funeral procession at Hamoud Church in southern Jordan. Mourners gathered in Karak Governorate and emergency medical response teams bore the immediate force of the assault as authorities locked down the surrounding district.
Two Gunmen Fired Directly at Procession Before Fleeing Scene
Two armed men stepped out of a vehicle and discharged weapons directly at the church during the gathering, according to local observers. Security forces launched a regional pursuit for the perpetrators across Karak Governorate while medical personnel treated the wounded, several of whom were admitted in critical condition.
Jordan’s Minister of Government Communication, Mohammad Hussein Al Momani, stated that security operations remain active on the ground as authorities finalize verified details. The UAE Foreign Ministry subsequently issued an official statement condemning the violence.
