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The Jordanian public security department issued a statement on the 23rd saying that unidentified militants opened fire on the same day inside a church in Karak province in southern Jordan, causing many casualties. The security services are hunting down those involved. According to Jordanian media reports, the church was holding a funeral that day. Two gunmen shot at the funeral procession and fled after 5 minutes of continuous shooting. As a result, at least 7 people were killed and 10 others were injured. Some of them were seriously injured. Jordanian government spokesman Mohammed Mumani said on social media that the security services are following up on the shooting and will issue a statement on the incident once the relevant information is verified.

Zhitongcaijing·10/23/2026 12:49:29
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The Jordanian public security department issued a statement on the 23rd saying that unidentified militants opened fire on the same day inside a church in Karak province in southern Jordan, causing many casualties. The security services are hunting down those involved. According to Jordanian media reports, the church was holding a funeral that day. Two gunmen shot at the funeral procession and fled after 5 minutes of continuous shooting. As a result, at least 7 people were killed and 10 others were injured. Some of them were seriously injured. Jordanian government spokesman Mohammed Mumani said on social media that the security services are following up on the shooting and will issue a statement on the incident once the relevant information is verified.