# Jordanians gather at Greek Orthodox Church in Amman for solidarity vigil after deadly Karak attack

> Religious leaders, politicians, and citizens gathered at the Greek Orthodox Church in Amman’s Sweifieh area on Friday evening for a solidarity vigil condemning the deadly attack in Karak. Attendees prayed for those kill…

Published: 2026-10-24 · Desk: World · Source: TezzFeed Desk · By: SADIA ALAM ARMIN

In a show of solidarity, religious leaders, political representatives, and members of the public gathered outside an Orthodox church in Amman’s Sweifieh district on Friday evening. Participants condemned the attack in Karak, lit candles, waved Jordanian flags, and prayed for those who lost their lives and for the recovery of the injured. Participants emphasized national unity, solidarity, and peaceful coexistence among all Jordanians. 

The attack in Karak took place on Friday, October 23, 2026, during a funeral service at the church in Hamoud village, where gunmen opened fire on mourners.  According to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), seven people were killed and dozens were injured. Initial official reports recorded 34 injured, while later updates from the Health Ministry put the number at 40. Authorities launched an investigation and a search for those responsible.

Witnesses reported that gunmen arrived at the church and fired at people attending the funeral. The shooting lasted several minutes, causing panic among mourners and others gathered nearby. Security forces were deployed to the area as emergency services assisted the wounded.

Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya described the incident as a terrorist attack carried out by extremists. However, authorities had not publicly established a definitive motive or confirmed any connection between the suspects and a specific organisation in the initial reports. No group had claimed responsibility at the time of those reports.

The attack was particularly shocking in a country where large-scale violence against religious communities is uncommon. Karak, located in southern Jordan, has long been home to Muslim and Christian communities that have lived alongside one another for generations. The shooting has raised renewed concerns about security, religious coexistence, and national unity. 

Jordan’s King Abdullah II condemned the attack and pledged a strong response against those responsible. The government also vowed to pursue the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan and other officials stressed that violence motivated by extremism would not be allowed to undermine Jordanian society. Government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani said Christians are an integral part of the country’s national identity and emphasized the importance of equal citizenship, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence. The investigation remained ongoing in the latest reports, with authorities urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information.

The attack has prompted renewed discussion about the importance of protecting religious communities and preserving Jordan’s longstanding tradition of coexistence. While the investigation continues, officials and community representatives have called for justice without allowing the tragedy to fuel sectarian tensions.

Jordan’s response will involve both holding those responsible accountable and supporting the victims, survivors, and grieving families. The solidarity vigil in Amman demonstrated how communities can come together in the aftermath of violence, offering condolences and reaffirming their commitment to living together peacefully.

As the country mourns those killed in Karak, the central message from the authorities and vigil participants remains clear: the victims must be remembered, the injured supported, and the pursuit of justice must proceed alongside efforts to preserve social cohesion.

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