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

NPR News Saturday 24 October 2026, 11:59 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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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)

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)

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

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