Jordanian court sentences three to death for attack on Greek Orthodox church

On November 15, 2026, the Jordanian State Security Court sentenced three men to death by hanging for a deadly terror attack against a Greek Orthodox church. The incident occurred on October 23 in the village of Hamoud, located in the Karak Governorate in southern Jordan.

The three defendants were found guilty of multiple charges, including committing terrorist acts resulting in fatalities, illegal possession of weapons and ammunition, and conspiracy to promote terrorist ideologies. According to official reports from the Jordanian military, the gunmen invaded the St. George church courtyard while a funeral was taking place, opening fire on the congregation. The attack resulted in 9 deaths and left 25 people wounded.

This assault represents a rare instance of violence against the Christian community in Jordan, which makes up approximately 3% of the country's Muslim-majority population. The convicted individuals retain the right to appeal the court's verdict before the Supreme Court of Jordan. The judicial process is currently awaiting potential filings for an appeal.