Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say

As of October 23, 2026, six people were killed and 28 injured when gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession at the Hamoud church in Karak governorate, Jordan. Initially reported as seven deaths by state media, the Public Security Directorate later revised the toll to six dead and 28 wounded. Two assailants got out of a vehicle and fired on dozens of attendees for several minutes before fleeing. The attack occurred during a funeral for an unnamed individual, with about 150 to 200 people present at the church. No group has claimed responsibility for the rare incident in Jordan, which is generally stable but has seen increased tensions this year due to regional conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and the US.