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Armed attack on a church in Karak, southern Jordan, kills nine

Gunmen targeted the Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate in southern Jordan during a funeral ceremony, opening fire inside and outside the church and killing nine people after an initial toll of seven. King Abdullah II vowed the "harshest penalties", while Washington condemned the attack and declared its support for Jordan.

📍 Where things stand: The announced toll stands at nine dead, with Jordanian authorities and the international community, including Washington, condemning the incident and expressing support for Jordan.

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  1. 24 Oct 2026, 18:55 Gunmen opened fire inside and outside the Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate in southern Jordan during a funeral ceremony, in an incident about 118 kilometres south of Amman. Official media broadcast a video showing three gunmen firing toward the church before advancing toward its entrance.
  2. 24 Oct 2026, 18:55 Authorities announced an initial toll of seven dead, which later rose to nine, according to Jordan TV.
  3. 24 Oct 2026, 18:55 King Abdullah II vowed the "harshest penalties" following the attack, according to reports.
  4. 24 Oct 2026, 19:43 Washington announced its condemnation of the attack targeting a church in Karak governorate in southern Jordan.
  5. 24 Oct 2026, 19:43 The US State Department announced its position supporting Jordan against those it described as seeking to sow division.
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