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Oct 24, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Jordan church attack death toll rises to nine
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Two people wounded in an attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Hammoud, southern Jordan, died of their injuries, bringing the death toll to nine, Health Minister Ibrahim al-Bdour told AFP. Gunmen stormed the church compound and opened fire during a funeral procession on October 23, Jordanian authorities said.
WHO: Health Minister Ibrahim al-Bdour reported that two wounded people had died.
WHAT: Two people wounded in the attack died, bringing the death toll to nine.
WHEN: Oct 24, 2026
WHERE: Hammoud, Jordan
WHY: The deaths followed injuries sustained when gunmen stormed the church compound and opened fire during a funeral procession.
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