Jordanian Church Attack Leaves 6 Dead, 28 Injured

10:51 | Friday 23 October 2026

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Jordanian Church Attack Leaves 6 Dead, 28 Injured /Jordan , Karak , Church Attack , Terrorism , Extremism

An attack on a church in Jordan’s southern Karak Governorate has resulted in six fatalities and 28 injuries, according to official statements. Perpetrators reportedly engaged in prolonged gunfire before fleeing the scene.

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, based on data published by Mehr News Agency citing Al Jazeera, the spokesperson for the Jordanian government announced that the casualties from a shooting incident on the grounds of a church in the southern Karak Governorate of the country amount to six dead and 28 injured.

Official Jordanian media reported that the perpetrators of the attack on the Karak church fired continuously for five minutes before fleeing.

A Jordanian official source also emphasized that the individuals responsible for the terrorist act in the city of Karak have extremist tendencies.

According to media reports, channels close to ISIS also published images of the attack on the Karak church in Jordan.

These developments come as Karak Hospital appealed to citizens for blood donations.

Jordanian Church Attack Leaves 6 Dead, 28 Injured

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