# Who was behind the deadly church shooting in Jordan?

https://mins.news/en/item/114015

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-24 13:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/24/who-was-behind-the-deadly-church-shooting-in-jordan?traffic_source=rss

> Three masked gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, killing eight and injuring dozens. Their identities remain unconfirmed and they are still at large. Authorities describe the rare attack on a Christian place of worship as terrorism and are investigating.

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