Gunmen open fire at Jordan Church during funeral, killing at least 7

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Last Updated on October 23, 2026 by YeJahan

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AMMAN (Jordan, Oct 23): Unidentified gunmen opened fire inside a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring 10 others, state television reported.

Initial reports indicated an unspecified number of casualties before officials confirmed the death toll.

The attack took place during a funeral, according to the state news agency.

Authorities are pursuing the suspects, state television reported, citing the Public Security Directorate.

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