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Jordan arrests three people following a deadly church attack

Updated 2026-10-27 · told from many outlets at once

Gunmen stormed a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral, killing nine and wounding dozens. The attack occurred in the village of Hammoud, in Karak province. Jordanian authorities called it a terrorist attack. The incident took place on a Friday.

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