Canberra, 24 October 2026. The Australian press is treating the Karak shooting as an ongoing security incident, reported live and based on dispatches from Jordanian state agencies and media.

The ABC opens with a still uncertain toll: "at least six" dead according to the authorities, and 28 injured according to the Public Security Directorate, while state media had initially reported seven dead. The media describes a Greek Orthodox church in the Karak region, about 180 kilometres south of Amman, where 150 to 200 people were attending a funeral. A witness quoted by state television claims that a vehicle dropped off the shooters, who fired continuously for five minutes before fleeing.

SBS, which reprints a text from Reuters, reports seven dead and 40 injured, a figure given by the Jordanian Minister of Health. General Abdallah al-Maaytah, head of Public Security, indicates that the hunt for the assailants is ongoing. Interior Minister Mazin Al Farrayeh speaks of "extremists" but judges it too early to know if they have links with known groups, in Jordan or abroad. The video from the Al-Mamlaka channel, verified by Reuters, shows three people shooting from a sidewalk, hiding behind trees and a wall, then running towards the entrance of the church.

PerthNow, on the other hand, anchors the event in the regional context. The media recalls that Jordan, relatively stable, is "increasingly targeted by Iranian attacks" this year, since the American and Israeli strikes against Iran in February, and notes that Christians are a minority there, in a country rich in biblical sites that attract pilgrims. It also quotes a participant in the funeral, Khaled Burqan, who says that two men, one armed with a rifle and the other with a pistol, fired for several minutes.

The three media outlets stress that no claim of responsibility has been made and that the authorities have not designated any perpetrator. SBS specifies that the authorities of this US ally say they have foiled several attempts at attacks by Islamist militants in recent years. The ABC indicates that the investigation is ongoing and that its conclusions will be announced as they become available.

The Australian account remains factual and focused on established facts: toll, chronology, search for the perpetrators. Jordanian and international political reactions are given little space.

Brasília, October 24, 2026. The Brazilian press reports on the attack of Friday, October 23, against the Greek Orthodox church of Hammud, in the province of Karak, largely relying on AFP, Reuters, and Jordanian public television Al-Mamlaka. The reported toll is at least seven dead. The first dispatches, taken up by the Jornal de Brasília, the Folha, and the G1, mention ten wounded, "some in a serious condition"; Veja, later, counts 34 wounded, of which 27 remain hospitalized.

The account focuses on the sequence of events. According to Al-Mamlaka, two men got out of a vehicle and opened fire during the funeral procession. Veja specifies that the shots lasted about five minutes in front of 150 to 200 people, and that the images show two men armed with pistols and a third with a long gun. Khaled Burqan, present at the funeral, told the channel that the shots lasted several minutes. The security forces are searching for the suspects, who fled. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the Jordanian authorities have not designated anyone responsible.

The regional context structures the reading of the G1 and the Folha: such attacks are "extremely rare" in a "relatively stable" country, but Jordan is increasingly being targeted by Iranian attacks this year, since the United States and Israel launched offensives against Iran in February. The Folha adds a historical reminder: the 2005 attacks against three hotels in Amman, which killed 56 people, remain the most serious episode.

Ottawa, October 24, 2026. The Canadian press is treating the Karak attack as a security matter: unidentified shooters, still on the run, and an investigation that has begun. CBC and the Globe and Mail, which picked up the Associated Press dispatch, report that armed men opened fire on Friday, October 23, during a funeral in a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180 kilometres south of Amman. The toll is seven dead and 40 injured. The National Post, however, cites 28 injured and locates the church in Hmoud.

Images from Jordanian state television show two armed men with pistols, then a third with what appears to be a semi-automatic rifle, firing before running towards the church. A witness, Dorgham Halasa, recounts that heavy gunfire erupted about 15 minutes after the ceremony began: "It was a strange situation, with heavy gunfire." He did not see the attackers, but others reportedly counted four. The AP notes that it cannot verify their number.

According to a government statement, the attack was "carried out by unknown assailants" and "investigations are ongoing at full speed." The text does not say whether any shooters were captured or killed. Health Minister Ibrahim al-Budour indicates that two injured individuals are in critical condition. Three days of national mourning have been declared.

The National Post, the only one to use the word "terrorist" in its title from the start, highlights King Abdallah II's response: those responsible will face "the most severe penalties" and the kingdom will strike "with an iron fist" anyone who attacks it. It also quotes government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani, who says that Christians are "an authentic and indivisible part of our national fabric," as well as the reaction of US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.

Kuala Lumpur, October 24, 2026. Malaysian media are treating the Karak shooting as a security incident, focusing on the minute-by-minute developments and statements from Jordanian authorities.

The Vibes reports a toll of seven dead and "at least 34" injured after armed men opened fire in a church in Hmoud, in the Karak governorate, on Friday. According to the newspaper, the assailants, whose identities have not been established, arrived by car, fired at the church, and then fled. Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya said during a press conference that the authorities are working to find and arrest the perpetrators, whom he described as "a group of extremists".

The daily details the surveillance footage: three armed men, apparently with pistols, walk from the road to the church; two head towards the vehicle entrance, briefly back away, and then return with a third. Another sequence, filmed after the attack, shows several bodies and injured people on the ground. A witness present in the church, Khalid al-Mdanat, estimates the attack lasted about 15 minutes and describes worshippers throwing themselves to the ground, taking refuge under the pews, or holding their children tight. According to him, one shooter exited through the door and fled in a van while continuing to fire.

The Sun MY, citing a security source speaking on public television Al-Mamlaka, reports a lighter initial toll: at least seven dead and about ten injured, some in critical condition, and two unidentified shooters. A witness mentions five minutes of continuous gunfire, 150 to 200 people in and around the church, and mostly elderly victims aged 50 to 70. Government Communications Minister Mohammed Al-Momani indicates that security forces are investigating. The newspaper notes that Karak is home to a significant Christian community in a predominantly Muslim kingdom.

Islamabad, October 24, 2026. The Pakistani press is reporting on the Karak attack in a dispatch, in a sober and factual tone. Daily Times and Business Recorder report that at least seven people were killed and ten others injured on Friday, October 23, when armed men opened fire during a funeral at a church in the Karak governorate, in southern Jordan.

The two publications rely almost exclusively on public television Al-Mamlaka. According to it, two men got out of a vehicle and fired on the funeral procession in front of the Hamoud church. A witness, Khaled Burqan, recounted that dozens of people were gathered and that one of the attackers was carrying a rifle, the other a pistol. The shooting lasted several minutes, according to a witness cited by Daily Times, before the perpetrators fled.

Security forces have been deployed on the scene and are searching for the suspects. Business Recorder notes that "there has been no immediate claim of responsibility" and that the Jordanian authorities have not said who was responsible. Daily Times specifies that the identity of the attackers is not confirmed, no arrest has been announced, and the motive remains unknown.

The common thread of these articles is the rarity of the event. Business Recorder writes that such attacks are "extremely rare" in Jordan, a relatively stable country. Both texts immediately place the attack in the regional context: Jordan is increasingly being targeted by Iranian attacks this year, since the American and Israeli strikes against Iran in February. Daily Times adds a link to another article about Iranian missiles hitting an Israeli airbase.

Warsaw, October 24, 2026. The Polish press is treating the Karak attack as an ongoing security matter: shooters on the run, a law enforcement operation, and a still unstable toll. Gazeta Prawna and RMF24 published brief texts on Friday, October 23, based on second-hand sources.

The toll varies from one title to another. RMF24 cites the Jordanian Public Security Directorate, relayed by Reuters: six dead and 28 injured "by unidentified assailants" during a funeral in the Karak governorate. Gazeta Prawna, citing state television and Reuters, reports at least seven dead and ten injured, while also reporting, according to Middle East Eye, that some of the injured are in critical condition.

Both media outlets are repeating the version of Al-Mamlaka. Two assailants allegedly burst into the place of worship during the ceremony, or fired on the funeral procession leaving the Hamoud church, after getting out of a vehicle. A witness cited by state television mentions an AK-47 assault rifle; he estimates the crowd at 150-200 people. According to Gazeta Prawna, another witness claims that the shooters arrived by car and fired for several minutes, then fled: they are being sought by the security services.

The Jordanian government spokesman, Mohammad Hussein al-Momani, announced that official statements would only be published after verification, and called for relying only on official sources. Gazeta Prawna reports this without commentary.

Doha, October 24, 2026. Qatari media are reporting on the attack that occurred on Friday, October 23, in a church in the Karak governorate, in southern Jordan, first following the toll, then the response of the authorities.

Al Jazeera reports that armed men opened fire during a funeral at the Hamoud church. According to the channel, a Public Security spokesperson initially confirmed at least six dead and 28 injured, while Jordanian sources mentioned seven dead. A video from the channel then speaks of at least seven dead and 34 injured. Survivors say they heard an explosion at the beginning of the procession, before two masked men entered the church and fired. Public television Al-Mamlaka indicates that security forces are pursuing two suspects, who got out of a vehicle before firing. A witness, Khaled Burqan, describes one assailant armed with a pistol and the other with a rifle.

Al Jazeera specifies that no claim has been made and that the authorities have not designated any responsible party. It recalls that such attacks are "extremely rare" in Jordan, where Christians form a minority in a population of approximately 11.5 million inhabitants, and that Karak had already been targeted in the past.

Gulf Times devotes its article to the royal reaction. King Abdullah II described the attack as a "terrorist act" on the X network and promised that it would be "followed by the toughest reprisals". He added that "those who delude themselves into thinking they can divide Jordanians with their bullets have no chance against our unity", affirming that all Jordanians are "partners in the land and destiny". The newspaper cites the official toll of seven dead and 34 injured.

Moscow, October 24, 2026. The Russian press is treating the attack on Hammoud, a village in the Karak governorate, as a terrorist act and is focusing on the toll and the manhunt. TASS, from Beirut, cited a source from the Jordanian security service on the Al-Mamlaka channel on Friday, October 23: seven dead and about a dozen injured, some in critical condition. According to this source, men fired from a vehicle at people gathered near the church; two masked shooters targeted the crowd for several minutes before fleeing, without entering the building where more than 150 people were. The security forces have blocked all access roads to Karak and are searching the neighborhoods.

Vedomosti, which relies on The National, gives a heavier toll: seven dead and 34 injured, including 27 hospitalized, according to General Abdallah al-Maaytah, head of Public Security. The newspaper specifies that Karak is located about 100 km south of Amman and that the region has a Christian minority. It reports the words of King Abdallah II, who promises a "firmest rejection" and writes on X that those who believe they can divide Jordanians with bullets "have no chance" against their unity. Queen Rania speaks of a "heinous crime against the faithful". Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya mentions an extremist group and assures that the government is doing everything to arrest them. There has been no claim of responsibility.

Singapour, 24 October 2026. The Singaporean press, relying on dispatches from Reuters and AFP and on Channel News Asia, reports on an armed attack that occurred on Friday, 23 October, in a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud, Karak Governorate, in southern Jordan. Armed men got out of a vehicle and opened fire during a funeral procession, according to the Public Security Directorate, which has announced a manhunt.

The toll is evolving with the dispatches. The first reports mention at least seven dead and ten injured, "some seriously". Channel News Asia reports that after an initial figure of six dead, the Director of Public Security, General Abdallah al-Maaytah, announced seven dead and 34 injured, including 27 still being treated.

Testimonies play a significant role. A witness cited by public television Al-Mamlaka claims that the attackers fired uninterrupted for five minutes before fleeing, that 150 to 200 people were in and around the church, and that most of the victims were between 50 and 70 years old. Khaled Burqan, who was present at the funeral, describes two men, one with a rifle and the other with a pistol. Al-Mamlaka's images show two men in civilian clothes armed with pistols and a third with a long weapon.

Officially, King Abdallah II has promised on X a response "as tough as possible" and to strike "with an iron fist" those who threaten the nation. He visited Karak on Friday evening, in military uniform, to see the injured; one of them told him: "This country is ours and we will never abandon it". The Interior Minister, Mazen al-Faraya, speaks of "a group of extremists" and assures that the security services are working day and night to track them down. The Communications Minister, Mohammed al-Momani, indicates that the investigation is underway.

Washington, October 24, 2026. The American press is treating the Karak shooting as a breaking news story, focused on the toll and the king's response. On Friday, October 23, armed men opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud, in the Karak governorate, about 110 miles (180 kilometers) south of Amman. CBS News reports at least seven dead and ten injured, citing the public security directorate; Fox News reports seven dead and 34 injured. The numbers vary depending on the time and source.

Fox News highlights the sovereign's vocabulary. King Abdullah II wrote on X that the "terrorist attack on Karak will be met with the toughest response" and promised to strike "with an iron fist" those who threaten the country. He also assured that those who believe they can divide Jordanians with their bullets "have no chance against our unity". Fox's title takes up this qualification, attributing it to the king: an act that the sovereign qualifies as terrorism.

On the facts, the three media outlets rely on the same official sources and the Associated Press. Images from Jordanian state television show two men who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing, then a third, armed with a semi-automatic rifle, opening fire before all three run towards the church. CBS describes two assailants who burst into the enclosure before firing. A government statement attributes the attack to "unknown assailants" and indicates that investigations are continuing "at full speed", without saying whether shooters were captured or killed. Government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani confirms that security services are investigating.