Sources linked. Allegations are labelled as allegations. Verify with the original source.
⏱️ · First published 2026-10-25
🌍 World › Jordan church attack in Karak (Oct 2026)
Jordan church attack in Karak (Oct 2026)
By The Trends Incoming team
Gunmen opened fire on mourners at a church funeral in Jordan's Karak governorate on Oct 23, 2026. The death toll has risen to 9, with about 40 wounded. What we know, what officials said and what is still unknown.
What's trending in Jordan church attack in Karak (Oct 2026)
Church attack in Jordan
Gunmen attacked a funeral at a church in Karak governorate on Friday. 9 dead and about 40 wounded; officials call it terrorism and the attackers are still being sought.
The quick version
Gunmen opened fire on mourners at a funeral at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, a village in Jordan's Karak governorate, on Friday, October 23, 2026. The death toll has risen to 9 with about 40 wounded, according to Jordanian authorities cited by Al Jazeera and Reuters and the state news agency Petra. Officials called it an "act of extremist terrorism". No group has claimed responsibility, and the attackers were still being sought.
| When | Fri Oct 23, 2026, during a funeral |
|---|---|
| Where | St George's Greek Orthodox Church, Hamoud village, Karak governorate, about 120 km southwest of Amman |
| Killed | 9 (latest official toll; figures have risen since Friday) |
| Wounded | About 40 |
| Claim of responsibility | None reported |
| Response | Three days of national mourning; security raised at malls and embassies |
What officials said
King Abdullah II ordered a firm response and vowed the attackers would be punished "with an iron fist", Al Jazeera and Reuters report. The government declared three days of national mourning and stepped up security at shopping centers and embassies. The Guardian and AP spoke with survivors who described the shooting at the funeral service.
What is still unknown
Authorities have not publicly identified the attackers or a motive beyond calling the attack extremist terrorism. Casualty numbers have changed several times since Friday, so rely on official updates from Petra and wire services.
Keep reading
Follow the conversation
Quick answers
What happened at the church in Karak, Jordan?
Gunmen opened fire on mourners at a funeral at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate, on October 23, 2026.
How many people died in the Jordan church attack?
The official death toll rose to 9, with about 40 wounded, as of October 24 and 25. Numbers may change.
Who carried out the Karak church attack?
No group had claimed responsibility and the attackers were still being sought when we checked on October 25, 2026.
How did Jordan respond?
King Abdullah II vowed to punish the attackers, three days of national mourning were declared and security was raised at malls and embassies.