2026 Karak Church Shooting
In short
A mass shooting occurred at the Hammoud Greek Orthodox Church in Al-Karak, Jordan, on 23 October 2026. Three gunmen killed at least six people and wounded 28 others during the attack.
In plain words
Gunmen attacked a church in a small Jordanian village. The government says a group of extremists carried out the shooting, but they do not yet know why they did it.
Why it matters
The attack caused significant loss of life and raised serious security concerns regarding religious sites in the region. It has prompted an investigation into extremist groups operating in Jordan.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this event with previous security incidents in the Al-Karak governorate.