Jordan Church Attack: Three Suspects Arrested After Deadly Shooting
Jordanian security forces have arrested three suspects in connection with a deadly shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan that left nine people dead and dozens injured. The arrests, announced on Monday, October 26, 2026, mark a major development in the investigation into the attack that shocked the country and its Christian community. The shooting occurred on Friday, October 23, during a funeral at Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud village, in the Karak governorate, approximately 120 kilometres southwest of Amman. Three Suspects Arrested After Armed Confrontation According to Jordanian authorities, security forces tracked the suspects to an abandoned house in Karak. The men reportedly refused to surrender and opened fire on security personnel, prompting officers to return fire. All three suspects were wounded during the confrontation and subsequently arrested. No injuries among security personnel were reported, and firearms and ...