Several killed, injured in terrorist attack on church in Jordan's Karak

• The raid took place at a building in the village of Hamoud, where the three individuals had barricaded themselves.
• Security forces arrested all three following an armed confrontation, with no injuries reported among security personnel.

Jordan’s Public Security Directorate on Monday released photos documenting the security operation that led to the arrest of three individuals identified as the perpetrators of the terrorist attack on a church in the village of Hamoud, in Karak Governorate.

The photos shows specialized security forces surrounding the building where the three individuals had barricaded themselves before the raid. 

All three attackers were injured in the operation, but no injuries were reported among security personnel.

The raid was carried out by specialized investigation and raid teams as part of a joint security effort to apprehend those responsible for the attack.

The Royal Jordanian Air Force has carried out an operation named “Jordanian Deterrence – Hamoud,” targeting hideouts belonging to terrorist groups in southern Syria.

Jordan's Public Security Directorate (PSD) released official documentation showing tactical units deployed during the operation targeting the hideout of the suspects linked to the Humud church attack in Karak governorate.

لقطات وفيديو حصري من موقع المداهمة، توثق جهود واحترافية العملية الأمنية #الأمن_العام #الأردن https://t.co/d4XMMR1SNU

— مديرية الأمن العام (@Police_Jo) October 26, 2026

The imagery documents special tactical personnel in full combat gear cordoning off the perimeter and moving through the rural area surrounding the abandoned structure where the three suspects -identified as Ahmad, Mishaal, and Hazza'- had barricaded themselves before the raid concluded with their capture following an armed exchange.

Jordanian authorities identified the perpetrators of the Karak church terrorist attack as Ahmad Sami Hussein, born in 2001; Mishaal Zaidan Mohammad, born in 1995; and Hazza' Zaidan Mohammad, born in 1987.

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Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan saluted Jordan's security personnel for their professional execution of the precision operation that apprehended the perpetrators of the heinous Karak terror attack, emphasizing that the battle against terrorism, extremist ideologies, and their sympathizers remains ongoing with zero state tolerance.

نحيي أبطال أجهزتنا الأمنية الذين باشروا بتنفيذ عملية أمنية دقيقة منذ اللحظات الأولى للجريمة الإرهابية النكراء في الكرك، للقبض على المجرمين لينالوا القصاص. الحمدلله العملية الأمنية نجحت باحترافية عالية وبجهود استثنائية للأجهزة الأمنية. هذه ليست النهاية.. معركتنا ضد الإرهاب والتطرف والفكر الظلامي والخوارج مستمرة، وضد كل من يتعاطف معهم، وهي معركة وعي وفكر في المقام الأول، ولن تتهاون الدولة الأردنية مطلقا في ذلك كما تعهدنا. الرحمة والخلود للشهداء، وبئس المصير للمجرمين والإرهابيين.

— جعفر حسان (@JafarHassan) October 26, 2026

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II affirmed that Jordan promised its people in Karak that the rights of its martyrs would not be lost, stating that security personnel fulfilled their vow by arresting the perpetrators of the crime, and emphasizing that their terrorism and crimes will never shake Jordan's resolve.

A source told Roya News that one of the perpetrators of the Humud church terrorist attack in Karak is in critical condition following a shootout with security forces after the terrorists opened fire, while the others remain in stable condition receiving medical treatment.

King Abdullah II of Jordan declared that security forces pursued the terrorists to the very end in fulfillment of a national vow that they would not escape justice, stressing that no proponent of dark ideologies aimed at dividing Jordanians will be tolerated while praying for the martyrs and wishing the injured a swift recovery.

The Nashama have chased them to the very end. We vowed the terrorists would not escape punishment, and no proponent of dark ideologies that divide Jordanians will be tolerated. We pray that the martyrs’ souls rest in peace and wish the injured a speedy recovery. May God protect and watch over Jordan and its people

— عبدالله بن الحسين (@KingAbdullahII) October 26, 2026

Fulfilling an unyielding pledge to a grieving nation, Jordan’s security services tracked down and seized the perpetrators of the Karak church terrorist attack, delivering on Interior Minister Mazin Al-Farrayeh’s promise that reassurance would not be an empty word, but a swift, resolute reckoning against those who shattered the sanctuary in Humud.

• Interior Minister Mazen Al-Farraya said intelligence and operational efforts led to the identification and tracking of the three perpetrators.
• Security forces located them inside a building near the original attack site in Karak Governorate.

Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Al-Farraya announced on Monday that security agencies had successfully concluded the pursuit of those responsible for the terrorist attack targeting the church in the village of Hamoud in Karak Governorate.

Al-Farraya said extensive and precise operational and intelligence efforts conducted around the clock to identify the perpetrators and monitor their movements early on led to the success of their efforts.

He revealed that the attack was carried out by three individuals whose identities had been fully established from the beginning of the incident. Security and military agencies subsequently expanded the scope of their investigations and imposed tight security cordons across Karak Governorate to narrow the suspects' movements and prevent them from escaping or going into hiding.

These efforts enabled special raid teams to accurately locate the three individuals hiding inside a building in the governorate, near the original site of the incident.

Al-Farraya confirmed that the three individuals were arrested following an armed confrontation in which they offered fierce resistance in an attempt to evade justice. Security forces apprehended all three after they sustained serious and severe injuries to various parts of their bodies.

He said security forces handled the operation professionally, preventing further damage or casualties among the raiding personnel. The three individuals were immediately transferred under heavy security to receive medical treatment and undergo the necessary judicial investigation procedures.

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• The shooters had barricaded themselves inside an abandoned house in Karak Governorate and opened fire on security forces, according to the directorate.
• Authorities say firearms and ammunition were seized at the location.

Jordanian security forces arrested three individuals identified as the perpetrators of a terrorist attack against Jordanians at a church in the village of Hamoud, in Karak Governorate, following an armed confrontation at dawn on Monday, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) announced.

In a statement, the directorate said joint special investigation and raid teams, working alongside other security agencies, located the three after continuous search and combing operations that began immediately after the attack.

The three had barricaded themselves inside an abandoned house and refused to surrender, instead opening fire on the security force, according to the statement.

Security personnel subsequently applied the rules of engagement and brought the confrontation under control, arresting all three after they were injured. No injuries were reported among the security personnel, the directorate said.

Authorities also seized a number of firearms and ammunition after searching the location where the suspects were found.

In its statement, the directorate condemned terrorism and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Jordan's security and the safety of its citizens. It also renewed its condolences for those martyred in the attack and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The directorate concluded by saying Jordan would remain resilient against attempts to undermine its security, stability and the safety of its citizens.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan condemned a deadly attack on a church in southern Jordan in a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, as the kingdom mourned the victims.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan condemned Sunday the deadly attack on a church in southern Jordan in a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.

Prince Faisal called the Oct. 23 shooting a “cowardly terrorist act” and offered Saudi Arabia’s condolences to the victims’ families and to the Jordanian government and people.

Nine Jordanians were martyred as a result of the shooting at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, which also left dozens injured.

The two ministers also discussed regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability in the region.

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by Princess Rajwa Al Hussein and Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visited the governorate of Karak in southern Jordan on Sunday to extend condolences to the families of those killed in an attack on a local church.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Sunday extended his deepest sympathies to the families of the martyrs of the terrorist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Hmoud, Karak.

Members of Jordan's royal family arrived Sunday at the southern governorate of Karak to offer condolences to the families and relatives of the martyrs killed in a deadly assault on a local church.

Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, accompanied by Princess Rajwa Al Hussein and Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, met with the bereaved families at the Hmoud Charitable Society in the village of Hmoud following the attack on the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church.

Queen Rania expressed condolences to the families, offering prayers for the martyrs, and a swift recovery for the injured.

During the visit, Crown Prince Al Hussein conveyed the personal sympathies and condolences of King Abdullah II directly to the families, honoring the martyrs who lost their lives in Friday's shooting.

The attack targeted worshippers and mourners gathered for a funeral service inside the church, resulting in nine casualties.

The royal family's presence comes amid ongoing public tributes and nationwide solidarity with the community of Karak and the martyrs' families.

The head of the Zarqa Municipality Committee, Eng. Khaled Al-Khashman, has officially designated two major thoroughfares in the governorate as "Hmoud Church Martyrs Street" and "Dr. Mohammad Al-Qsous Street."

Speaking to Roya News, Al-Khashman explained that the naming of the two streets is a gesture of tribute, loyalty, and appreciation for both the fallen martyrs and prominent local figures of humanitarian service.

Al-Khashman stated that naming a street after the late Dr. Mohammad Al-Qsous honors his professional and personal legacy in the governorate. Al-Qsous was widely known for his medical practice serving the residents of Zarqa over many years, as well as his prior tenure as an elected member of the Zarqa Municipal Council.

Meanwhile, naming a key thoroughfare after the martyrs of the Hmoud church attack in Karak reflects widespread civic solidarity across Jordan's governorates following the attack.

Gathered in solemn unity, residents and mourners in the village of Hmoud, located in Jordan's Karak Governorate, bid a final farewell to the martyrs of the church attack, carrying them to their final resting place with a unified message: "Terrorism has no religion."

• Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan formally named the nine deceased
• Hassan framed the incident within broader efforts to counter extremist and takfiri ideology, describing the fight against radicalism as both a security mission and a battle of intellectual awareness
• The Prime Minister affirmed that state security apparatuses are actively pursuing all perpetrators to hold them accountable

Jordan's Cabinet commenced its regular session on Sunday with the recitation of Surat Al-Fatiha in honor of the martyrs killed in Friday’s armed attack targeting a church in the southern town of Hmoud, Karak Governorate.

Addressing the session, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan renewed the government's official condolences to the families of the victims and the local community in Karak, wishing the wounded receiving medical treatment a full and speedy recovery.

Hassan officially named the nine individuals who lost their lives in the assault: Dr. Maher Al-Zureiqat, Ihab Nayef Al-Halsa, Dr. Fadi Assem Halsa, Dr. Khaled Mikhail Halsa, Dr. Assem Amin Barqan, Alaa Khalil Al-Masarweh, Marwan Al-Khitan, Dr. Mohammad Al-Qsous, and Mazen Rasmi Al-Qusus.

Discussing the context surrounding the attack, the Prime Minister stated that the country has confronted "extremist, rigid, and takfiri ideologies" over recent decades, emphasizing that state policy remains focused on eradicating radical thought.

He stressed that extremist elements have no place within Jordanian society, pointing to continuous state efforts over the past decade to counter takfiri groups.

Hassan remarked that confronting extremism extends beyond security measures to encompass intellectual and public awareness, warning that communities falter when division, tribalism, racism, and radicalization take root. He emphasized that Jordan's model has historically relied on diversity, cohesion, and openness as foundations for social and cultural development under the Hashemite leadership.

Concluding his remarks, the Prime Minister affirmed that all relevant state institutions and security agencies are actively working to locate and apprehend those responsible for the attack to ensure they face legal prosecution.