Story perspectives

Gunmen Kill Nine, Injure 40 at Church Funeral

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Gunmen Attack Funeral

Gunmen opened fire on mourners at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, Karak governorate, during a funeral.
Nine people died and about 40 were injured, Health Minister Ibrahim al-Badour reported.
King Abdullah II condemned the attack and vowed the harshest penalties for the perpetrators.
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan ordered three days of national mourning with flags flown at half-mast nationwide.

Summary

Gunmen Kill Halasah

The shooting killed multiple members of the Halasah family, a leading Christian clan in Hamoud.
The attack also claimed Professor Asem Emil Hanna al-Burqan, a Polish-Jordanian collaborator with the Polish embassy.
MP Huda Al Otoum’s sectarian remarks linking Christians to “accepting Jews” sparked online backlash.
Archbishop Christophoros of Kyriakoupolis affirmed Christians’ loyalty to Jordan and highlighted their historic role.

History

Historical Context

Jordan’s recent church shooting is being called a “black day,” a term traditionally used for tragic dates. The phrase recalls the “black months” of history, such as Black September in Jordan and Black July in Sri Lanka, when large-scale violence marked the nation’s past. Authorities now invoke these memories while pledging tighter security.

1 of 3

Gunmen Attack Funeral

Gunmen opened fire on mourners at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, Karak governorate, during a funeral.
Nine people died and about 40 were injured, Health Minister Ibrahim al-Badour reported.
King Abdullah II condemned the attack and vowed the harshest penalties for the perpetrators.
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan ordered three days of national mourning with flags flown at half-mast nationwide.

1 / 3