{
  "id": 16211311,
  "title": "Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/gunmen-open-fire-at-a-church-during-a-funeral-in-jordan-killing-7-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T18:20:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PBS NewsHour",
    "slug": "pbs-newshour",
    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/gunmen-open-fire-at-a-church-during-a-funeral-in-jordan-killing-7-and-wounding-34"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gunmen unleashed a deadly shooting during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan on Friday, claiming the lives of seven individuals and leaving 34 others wounded, according to authorities. The attack occurred in Karak, a town situated approximately 110 miles south of the Jordanian capital, Amman.\n\nTwo gunmen, armed with pistols, approached the church, opening fire before a third assailant, carrying a semi-automatic rifle, joined them. All three then fled the scene, leaving behind a scene of chaos and mourning.\n\nThe government of Jordan confirmed that the attack was carried out by unknown assailants, but did not disclose whether any gunmen were captured or killed. Investigations into the incident are currently being conducted at full speed.\n\nKarak is known for its minority Christian population. In 2016, the town witnessed a series of attacks, including an ambush on police involving a Crusader castle that attracted tourists, resulting in the deaths of 10 people, including seven officers, and injuring numerous others. Jordanian security forces subsequently apprehended the gunmen after an extended standoff.\n\nThe Jordanian director of public security, Maj. Gen. Obeidallah Maaytah, reported at a press conference that 27 of the wounded individuals are still receiving medical treatment. King Abdullah II of Jordan condemned the terrorist act targeting Karak, promising the harshest penalties and expressing his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, as well as wishing the wounded a speedy recovery.\n\nInternational condemnation of the attack echoed across the Middle East, with Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Oman all expressing their sympathies. Notably, Ahmed al-Tayeb, the grand imam of Al-Azhar, the leading religious institution within the Sunni Muslim world, also offered his condolences, deeming the incident a \"heinous terrorist attack.\" Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein reached out to his Jordanian counterpart, affirming Iraq's solidarity with Jordan in the face of terrorism.",
  "summary": "Images being broadcast on Jordanian state television show two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots. A third man who appears to be holding a semiautomatic rifle then appears and opens fire.",
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      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Jordan: Karak church shooting leaves 7 dead, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/jordan-karak-church-shooting-leaves-7-dead-dozens-injured",
        "published": "2026-10-23T15:26:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Gunmen kill 7 at Jordan church, king vows retaliation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/gunmen-kill-7-at-jordan-church-king-vows-retaliation",
        "published": "2026-10-23T17:17:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attack on church in Jordan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/saudi-arabia-condemns-terrorist-attack-on-church-in-jordan",
        "published": "2026-10-23T18:07:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/seven-shot-dead-by-gunmen-at-church-funeral-in-jordan-officials-say",
        "published": "2026-10-23T18:49:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Jordan church shooting: 7 killed, 34 wounded as gunmen open fire during funeral in Karak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/jordan-church-shooting-7-killed-34-wounded-as-gunmen-open-fire-during",
        "published": "2026-10-23T18:49:14.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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