King Abdullah ordered Jordanian security forces to respond firmly and pursue those behind an attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate that killed eight people and wounded 40. Authorities are searching for the attackers and say it is too early to determine whether they had ties to known groups.
WHO:Jordan’s King Abdullah
WHAT:Ordered security forces to respond firmly and pursue those behind the church attack.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Karak governorate, Jordan
WHY:The order was prompted by the deadly church attack and was aimed at pursuing those responsible.
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