Jordan church attack suspects charged with terrorism
The National · 3 Nov 2026

Jordan church attack suspects charged with terrorism

The suspects in a church shooting in Jordan in which nine people were killed have been charged with terrorism offences, it was announced on Tuesday. Prosecutors said investigations are complete into the attack in Karak governorate on October 23, in what was the worst atrocity for decades against Jordan's Christian minority. Nine Christians were killed and 34 injured when gunmen opened fire during a funeral service at St George’s Greek Orthodox Church.


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