Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, authorities say — how each outlet reported it
Tema: Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, authorities say
Middle East Eye: Worshippers killed in shooting at church in Jordan — Worshippers killed in shooting at church in Jordan Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 13:12 At least seven people were killed and others wounded by unidentified gunmen Off Two gunmen on Friday shot and killed at least seven people inside a church in Jordan's Karak region, according to… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/worshippers-killed-after-attack-gunmen-jordanian-church)
ABC News (Austrália): Gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, killing at least seven — A shooter has opened fire inside a church in Jordan with at least seven people dead. (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-23/shooter-opens-fire-at-church-in-jordan/107303774)
BBC News: Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say — Another 10 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck87zlpzny15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
Sky News: Seven dead and 34 injured after shooting at church in Jordan — At least seven people have been killed after gunmen opened fire during a funeral a church in Jordan, reports say. (https://news.sky.com/story/at-least-seven-dead-after-shooting-at-church-in-jordan-reports-13602679)
TASS: Seven killed as gunmen open fire near Christian church in Jordan — TV — The gunmen did not get inside the church where more than 150 people had gathered (https://tass.com/world/2206981)
The Straits Times: Gunmen kill 7 at church in southern Jordan — Between 150 and 200 people were inside and around the church at the time, a witness said. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/7-killed-in-church-shooting-in-southern-jordan-state-tv)
The Straits Times: Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, authorities say — Oct 23 - At least seven people were killed and 10 others injured on Friday when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan's Karak governorate, the state-owned television station Al-Mamlaka reported. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/at-least-seven-killed-in-attack-at-church-in-jordan-state-owned-outlet-says)
Reuters: Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, authorities say — Unidentified gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, causing deaths and injuries, state TV says Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNd2lOTkU3cVRlN2NTOWxzMWZYZnZUSjBZeWV6VHprNk44Q0pWLXdaMjF6QU1iS1JjV2RLdkFkM2NyVUtTOXpDdHg3SThHN2tFZFozTGZIdlVaVzBqUFV2STZCMXcwbjMycDNTNWppUDdSTVZBaWxqTTR4dk5kWkFrTDM2TzVkYi1oNTNwTjluU2NmTmY5cHkxbEhhWGR4VUt5QTJub2hkalo1WExtNVc2MEoybC1YWkQxbnNoZ3l6QzB6c1lOdGJhZTdB?oc=5)
Xinhua: Gunmen open fire inside church in S. Jordan, causing multiple casualties — Gunmen open fire inside church in S. Jordan, causing multiple casualties Xinhua (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE91YnJ2MTdZQnFpOGxaNFdwaG5jM0N1UlRzOXd0VVFiSUozejFENGxQLWRYVG9WaXBFa3llRE5zRWM4c1NfQnZjeXMzbzgtRmhpTnR5Y3hxNGR5XzVKQzFXNmJRTGVMRmlIZGlLWTVRaVJqWGJTU18zemwxRnc?oc=5)
Al Jazeera: At least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church in Jordan — Survivors say two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens attended a funeral procession. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/23/at-least-seven-killed-after-gunmen-open-fire-at-church-in-jordan?traffic_source=rss)
Xinhua: Flash: Gunmen open fire inside church in Jordan, causing multiple casualties -- media — Flash: Gunmen open fire inside church in Jordan, causing multiple casualties -- media Xinhua (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxQcWZHN1o4RnlYNDhTR3NrRmdIcU9iVTZBYlVCblFPVjEwNjRXVlZhZ3FkLUN4ZmktbDlmOUNkUTlPbFJPODdpRDNJQno2OUF0M2FzX1Z5ajZyektqQzhpVVFYV2RlTVJmV2tnTHUybTE3cU5wcHZqcUkzSmVMNWhuSFJHSzIwZw?oc=5)
The Hindu: Seven killed, 28 injured after gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan — The shooting took place at a a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180 kilometers (110 miles) south of the capital, Amman. (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/gunmen-open-fire-inside-a-church-in-jordan-causing-deaths-and-injuries/article71616413.ece)
The Independent: Six killed and 28 injured in attack during funeral in Jordan’s Karak — Such attacks are extremely rare in Jordan (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/jordan-karak-shooting-attack-funeral-hamoud-church-b3072310.html)
The Straits Times: Gunmen kill 7 at Jordan church, king vows retaliation — Between 150 and 200 people were inside and around the church at the time, a witness said. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/gunmen-kill-6-at-church-in-southern-jordan)
Associated Press: Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34 others — Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan, causing deaths and injuries AP News (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQYXJlUlhXa2k4Z0t0c0FMNGlNNWZyM2Y2QkdXeFhqeEFMcmduN2JZZVUwelo1aU41bHZtTUMyamxGUVB5YTVQLVQ1S2p3ZnRtVzU5ZXNsaGd1NXctODdmeEZJbTFpN0l2MlE0MFlVSHZDbWtKaVBJeTd1bkNEeF9sTVRTZVZ2VmFxT0E1X2lrOVpybnlLUHJrUTRUWjl6a1VpNGpDRm5OZ0xqRTA5?oc=5)
BBC News: Watch: CCTV footage appears to show gunmen near church in Jordan — Dozens of people had been inside the church for a funeral when the shooting began, local media report. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c39wz712q0kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
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, authorities said, with the king vowing retaliation for the rare attack on Christians in the majority Sunni Muslim kingdom. Assailants stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in the village of… (https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3371984/gunmen-kill-7-jordan-church-king-vows-retaliation)
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. (https://www.foxnews.com/world/gunmen-kill-7-christian-church-jordan-king-calls-act-terrorism)