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Jordan’s king vows to defend unity after church attack killed nine
King Abdullah II vowed Jordan would stand firm against terrorism after a deadly church attack last month.
Gunmen killed nine Christians and wounded 34 people during a funeral service at St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Hmoud, in southern Jordan’s Karak governorate.
Jordanian authorities arrested three men in connection with the attack.
The king spoke as parliament opened a new session in Amman and lawmakers observed a minute of silence for the victims.
The attack was the deadliest against Jordan’s Christian minority since the 1950s; Christians make up about 250,000 of the country’s population of 11 million.
Abdullah said national unity, public awareness, the army and security services would help protect the kingdom.
He also called for action on economic projects and water security, but no further steps related to the attack were specified.
King Abdullah II vowed that Jordan would confront terrorism after a church attack in Karak governorate last month killed nine people.
The attack also wounded dozens, including 34 people according to The National.
The king spoke as he opened a new session of parliament in Amman and called for a minute of silence for the victims.
Jordanian authorities arrested three men in connection with the attack, The National reported.
Abdullah also warned that Israeli expansionism threatens regional security and described water security as a national priority.
- Who
- King Abdullah II and Jordanian authorities. The attack’s victims were Christians.
- What
- Abdullah vowed to confront terrorism after gunmen killed nine people and wounded others at a church. Authorities arrested three men in connection with the attack.
- When
- The attack took place last month; Abdullah spoke on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Where
- St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Hmoud, Karak governorate, about 80km south of Amman.
- Why
- The king said the attack tested the resilience of the state and the resolve of its people.
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Gunmen attacked a funeral service at St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Hmoud, killing nine people and wounding others.
Jordanian authorities arrested three men in connection with the attack, The National reported.
Abdullah addressed parliament in Amman, vowed to confront terrorism and called for a minute of silence for the victims.
- Deaths
- 9 people
- Wounded
- 34, according to The National
- Location
- St George’s Greek Orthodox Church, Hmoud, Karak governorate
- Distance from Amman
- About 80km
- Arrests
- 3 men, according to The National
- Population of Jordan
- 11 million, according to The National
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What people are saying
They are not of us
We will not allow the terrorist outlaws to undermine the security and unity of this nation
Israeli expansionist ambitions are the greatest threat to the future of the region and its security
There is no room for complacency or compromise