Jordan church attack: CCTV shows 3 gunmen opening fire during funeral; 7 killed

On October 23, 2026, a terrorist attack unfolded at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan's Karak governorate during a funeral, leaving at least seven people dead and 40 wounded, according to Jordanian authorities. Security camera footage aired by Jordanian state television appears to capture three armed men—two with handguns and a third with a semi-automatic rifle—approaching the church and firing during the service.

The assailants are seen taking cover behind trees and a low wall before running towards the church entrance. However, the footage does not definitively establish the total number of perpetrators. Jordanian authorities described the attack as a terrorist act and launched an investigation, but the identity of the attackers and their possible connections to militant organizations remain unclear.

The incident occurred in a governorate with a minority Christian population, a region that has experienced deadly attacks in the past. King Abdullah II condemned the violence and pledged harsh penalties for those responsible.