Death toll from attack on Church in Jordan rises to 9

The death toll from an armed attack on St. George’s Church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate has risen to nine.

Death toll from attack on Church in Jordan rises to 9
24 October, 2026   19:14
NEWS DESK

Jordanian authorities announced today that the death toll from an armed attack targeting mourners inside St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud, in Karak Governorate, has risen to nine.

The Public Security Directorate had earlier reported that seven people were killed and 27 others injured. Security forces continue to pursue the suspects as investigations into the circumstances of the attack are ongoing.

Jordanian Health Minister Ibrahim al-Badour said that one injured person remains in critical condition and is receiving treatment at Prince Ali Military Hospital, noting that the patient’s health remains unstable.

Al-Badour explained that most of the injuries involved severe bleeding and arterial damage, requiring surgical procedures and blood supplies for the injured.

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