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Security officer killed in stabbing attack in Amman

· ≈ Amman, Jordan · single source so far

A security officer was killed in a stabbing attack in Jordan's capital, according to a breaking report. No further details such as the attacker or motive were given.

Location
≈ Amman, Jordan · Jordan live map
Coordinates
≈ 31.95°N 35.93°E
Reported
5 Nov 2026, 12:04 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Unrest
Impact
3 of 5 · Serious
Situation
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Security officer killed in stabbing attack in Amman

A security officer was killed in a stabbing attack in Amman on Thursday, according to a breaking report. No details on the attacker or motive were given. On Monday, King Abdullah told parliament that the attackers behind an earlier attack in Karak "are not of us" and vowed to confront "terrorists".

  • The Amman stabbing on Thursday killed a security officer; the attacker and motive have not been reported.
  • King Abdullah spoke to parliament on Monday after an attack in Karak.
  • The king also said Israeli expansionism is the greatest threat to the region.
Updated 5 Nov 2026, 12:29 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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