Karak Crusader castle ruins and town, Karak, Jordan. AFP
Karak Crusader castle ruins and town, Karak, Jordan. AFP

At least seven killed in shooting at church in Jordan's Karak province


At least seven people were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan's Karak province on Friday, a relative of one of the deceased told The National.

Petra News Agency confirmed details of the shooting and said casualties were reported. It took place at a funeral for a woman in Hamoud, a Christian village north of Karak.

Two gunmen in a vehicle fired at the mourners and fled, according to the relative.

State-owned broadcaster Al Mamlaka said at least seven people had been killed and more than 10 wounded. Live footage showed security personnel deployed at the scene.

Karak is about 100 kilometres away from the capital, Amman.

Updated: October 23, 2026, 12:52 PM