Gunmen Attack Jordanian Orthodox Church During Funeral, Seven Killed

A social media post reports that on October 23, 2026, two gunmen attacked the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Hamoud village, Al Karak, Jordan during a funeral service. According to Jordan's Public Security Directorate, seven faithful were killed and thirty-four wounded. The post states that the faithful had gathered to mourn and that what should have been prayer became terror.

The Church of Saint George is described as part of the ancient Christian community of Jordan, Christians who have kept the faith in that land since the time of the Apostles. The author asks readers to pray for the victims, their families, and the Christians of Jordan, ending with "Memory Eternal. Lord have mercy." The accompanying image text repeats the breaking news headline and details: gunmen opened fire inside the Greek Orthodox Church during a funeral, seven killed and thirty-four wounded, and notes the attack occurred during a Christian funeral.