{
  "id": 16320613,
  "title": "India unequivocally condemns attack on church in Jordan’s Hamoud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/india-unequivocally-condemns-attack-on-church-in-jordans-hamoud",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T12:02:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-unequivocally-condemns-attack-on-church-in-jordans-hamoud/article71619864.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 23, 2026, gunmen opened fire at a funeral in the Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud, located in Jordan's Karak governorate. Seven people were killed and 34 others sustained injuries in the attack.\n\nIndia unequivocally condemned the heinous act, stating that seven people were killed and dozens were injured when gunmen attacked the church during a funeral. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep sorrow for the victims and their families, wishing a swift recovery to those injured.\n\nExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also expressed his anguish over the attack on social media, describing it as a deeply shocking incident. He reaffirmed India's strong commitment to the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The U.S. embassy in Jordan also reported that security measures had been ramped up following the deadly church attack.",
  "summary": "“Seven people were killed and 34 others sustained injuries when gunmen opened fire at a funeral in the church in Hamoud on October 23,” authorities said",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Another victim dies after Jordan church shooting, 26 still in hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/another-victim-dies-after-jordan-church-shooting-26-still-in-hospital",
        "published": "2026-10-24T08:38:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "MEA condemns deadly church attack in Jordan that killed eight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/mea-condemns-deadly-church-attack-in-jordan-that-killed-eight",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:13:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "India condemns ‘heinous’ attack that killed 7 in Jordan church, reaffirms ‘fight against terrorism’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/india-condemns-heinous-attack-that-killed-7-in-jordan-church",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:18:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "India Condemns Attack On Church In Jordan's Karak; Reaffirms Zero Tolerance For Terrorism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/india-condemns-attack-on-church-in-jordans-karak-reaffirms-zero",
        "published": "2026-10-24T11:27:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan condemns deadly church attack in Jordan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/pakistan-condemns-deadly-church-attack-in-jordan",
        "published": "2026-10-24T12:01:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Doha News",
        "title": "Qatar’s Amir offers condolences to Jordan as Karak church attack death toll rises",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/qatars-amir-offers-condolences-to-jordan-as-karak-church-attack-death",
        "published": "2026-10-24T14:38:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}