logo
About Contact

Church Attack in Jordan Leaves Nine Dead; Officials Cite Extremist Ideology

World News

Church Attack in Jordan Leaves Nine Dead; Officials Cite Extremist Ideology

Death Count In Jordan Church Firing Rises To 9

NDTV

Death Count In Jordan Church Firing Rises To 9

Gunmen entered the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in Hammoud village during a funeral procession on Friday and opened fire, authorities said.

Death toll from Jordan church attack rises to nine

The Hindu

Death toll from Jordan church attack rises to nine

Gunmen stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate during a funeral procession on October 23 and opened fire, Jordanian authorities said

Death toll from church attack in Jordan rises to 9

Anadolu Ajansı

Death toll from church attack in Jordan rises to 9

King Abdullah II has ordered comprehensive security assessment of attack on mourners at Greek Orthodox church in Karak

Death toll rises to 9 in church attack; officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideology

Fox News

Death toll rises to 9 in church attack; officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideology

Footage shows gunmen armed with pistols and a rifle storming a Greek Orthodox church in Karak during a funeral service, killing nine in Jordan.

Deadly Gun Attack at Church Funeral in Jordan Leaves Seven Dead and Many Injured

Gunmen open fire at church during funeral in Jordan, killing 7, injuring 40

Business Standard

Gunmen open fire at church during funeral in Jordan, killing 7, injuring 40

Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 40 others, authorities said. The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak,...

Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40

NPR

Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40

Footage broadcast on Jordanian state television showed three gunmen firing shots at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak on Friday. (Image credit: AP Photo)

At least 7 killed as gunmen open fire at a church in Jordan, probe underway

Firstpost

At least 7 killed as gunmen open fire at a church in Jordan, probe underway

At least seven people were killed when a gunman opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday. The country's Public Security Directorate confirmed the death toll in the rare attack...

Jordan Church Attack: Seven Killed, 28 Injured; Interior Minister Calls Gunmen ‘Group Of Extremists’

NEWS18

Jordan Church Attack: Seven Killed, 28 Injured; Interior Minister Calls Gunmen ‘Group Of Extremists’

Seven people were killed and 28 injured after gunmen opened fire at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan's Karak governorate during a funeral procession.

7 dead, 40 wounded after gunmen open fire at funeral in Jordan

Global News

7 dead, 40 wounded after gunmen open fire at funeral in Jordan

The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 90 kilometers (55 miles) south of the capital, Amman.

U.S. embassy says security ramped up in Jordan after deadly church attack

The Hindu

U.S. embassy says security ramped up in Jordan after deadly church attack

Seven people were killed and ​dozens ‌were injured when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at ‌a church

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

BBC

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

Thirty-four people are also injured in the attack in southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.

7 killed, 34 injured as gunmen open fire at church during funeral in Jordan

Hindustan Times

7 killed, 34 injured as gunmen open fire at church during funeral in Jordan

A government statement said that the attack was "carried out by unknown assailants," but didn't say whether any gunmen were captured or killed.

At least 6 killed & 28 injured as gunmen storm church and open fire during funeral service in Jordan

The Sun

At least 6 killed & 28 injured as gunmen storm church and open fire during funeral service in Jordan

AT LEAST six people have been killed and 28 injured after gunmen stormed a church and opened fire during a funeral service. Armed assailants stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in...

At least seven killed in ‘terror attack’ on church funeral in Jordan (VIDEOS)

rt-english.com

At least seven killed in ‘terror attack’ on church funeral in Jordan (VIDEOS)

More than 30 people were wounded in the shooting, attributed by the authorities to a "group of extremists" who are still at large At least seven people have been killed and some 34 others wounded...

Church is attacked in Jordan in region known for interfaith coexistence

The Christian Science Monitor

Church is attacked in Jordan in region known for interfaith coexistence

Three gunmen attacked a church during a funeral in an area of Jordan known for Christian-Muslim coexistence. Jordan swiftly moved to protect Christian houses of worship around the country.

Tragic Church Shooting in Jordan Claims Seven Lives; King Calls for Justice

Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing at Least Seven

The New York Times

Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing at Least Seven

Officials said the shooting, during a funeral at an Orthodox church in the southern province of Karak, was a terrorist act motivated by extremist ideology.

Gunmen kill at least 7 in attack on Jordan church, authorities say

CBS News

Gunmen kill at least 7 in attack on Jordan church, authorities say

Jordan's King Abdullah II vowed the "harshest retaliation" after gunmen carried out a deadly attack on a church.

Gunmen Kill Seven in Church Attack in Jordan

The Wall Street Journal

Gunmen Kill Seven in Church Attack in Jordan

Authorities said the shooting that targeted the country’s minority Christian population was an act of terrorism.

Gunmen kill 7 at Christian church in Jordan in what king calls act of terrorism

Fox News

Gunmen kill 7 at Christian church in Jordan in what king calls act of terrorism

King Abdullah II vowed the "harshest retaliation" after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, killing at least seven.

Gunmen kill 7 at Jordan church, king vows retaliation

South China Morning Post

Gunmen kill 7 at Jordan church, king vows retaliation

Gunmen killed at least seven people and wounded dozens at a church in southern Jordan on Friday, with the king vowing retaliation for the rare attack on Christians in the majority Sunni Muslim...

Shooting at church in Jordan leaves at least 7 people dead, 34 injured

The Washington Post

Shooting at church in Jordan leaves at least 7 people dead, 34 injured

No group claimed immediate responsibility for the shooting, which officials said was a terrorist attack targeting Christians.

Coverage dates

First reported:

First saved on ClustZ:

Coverage updated:

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies. See our Privacy Policy.