Jordan attacks: latest events
2 events since 23 Oct 2026, across Jordan. Last update 23 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC.
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Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church funeral in Karak
Gunmen opened fire at a church funeral in Karak governorate in southern Jordan on Friday. State media say seven people were killed and 10 were injured. A manhunt is under way.
- Jordan's state broadcaster reported the attack took place during a funeral in Karak province.
- State media put the toll at seven dead and 10 injured.
- A manhunt for the gunmen is under way.
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Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church funeral in Karak
Gunmen opened fire at a church funeral in Karak governorate in southern Jordan on Friday. State media say seven people were killed and 10 were injured. A manhunt is under way.
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Seven killed by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan's Karak governorate
Gunmen opened fire at a church funeral in Karak governorate in southern Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and injuring 10, according to state media. Jordan's state broadcaster reported the attack took place during the funeral. A manhunt is under way.
Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan · Gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan, killing several
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23 Oct 2026
- Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan 23 Oct 2026 · Unrest · impact 3 · ≈ Karak, Jordan
- Gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan, killing several 23 Oct 2026 · Unrest · impact 3 · ≈ Karak, Jordan
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