Rise in casualties from attack on Karak church in Jordan to 8 dead with tightened security measures
The death toll from the armed attack targeting a church in Karak Governorate, southern Jordan, has risen to 8, while the Jordanian Minister of Health…
Editorial Team
Amman - Saturday, October 24, 2026
Karak Governorate in southern Jordan witnessed an armed attack targeting the St. George Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud on Friday, October 23, during a funeral ceremony, resulting in deaths and injuries.
Jordanian media reported on Saturday that the number of casualties rose to eight after one of the injured died, while Jordanian Minister of Health Ibrahim Al-Badour stated that 27 injured were still receiving treatment in hospitals, including two in critical condition.
Following the incident, Jordanian authorities declared a three-day national mourning period, while King Abdullah II condemned the attack, emphasizing the need to pursue those responsible and bring them to justice.
Meanwhile, security agencies continued investigations, with increased presence in Karak Governorate and tightened security measures at several key sites.
The incident sparked a wave of wide Arab and international condemnation, expressing solidarity with Jordan, rejecting the targeting of civilians and places of worship, and emphasizing the importance of confronting violence and extremism to protect community security and stability.