Gunmen attack funeral at church in Karak, Jordan
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Unknown assailants, Jordanian authorities
Karak, Jordan
October 23, 2026
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Gunmen opened fire at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral. Seven people were killed and 40 others were wounded. Jordan has declared three days of national mourning.
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