Three men sentenced to death for attack on Jordanian church

On November 15, 2026, a Jordanian court sentenced three men to death by hanging for their involvement in a lethal attack on a Greek Orthodox church. The incident occurred on October 23 in the village of Hamoud, located in the Karak governorate in southern Jordan, resulting in 9 deaths and 25 injuries.

The State Security Court found the defendants guilty of multiple charges, including carrying out terrorist acts resulting in death, illegal possession of weapons and ammunition for the purpose of committing attacks, and conspiring to commit terrorist activities while promoting extremist ideologies. According to reports, the three gunmen invaded the grounds of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church and opened fire on worshipers during services.

The Jordanian military confirmed the verdict, noting that the perpetrators have the right to appeal the decision before the Supreme Court. This assault was described as an unprecedented act of violence against the Christian community in the country. Legal proceedings are expected to continue as the convicted men pursue their right to appeal the court's ruling.