U.S.BREAKING NEWS
Death toll rises to 9 in Jordan church attack
Footage shows gunmen with pistols and a rifle entering the Karak church during a funeral service, and Jordanian officials are attributing the attack to extremist ideology.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend EditionPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Death toll rises to 9 in church attack as officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideology”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 12:11 PM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- BBN covered this story before: European Parliament votes 381-167 against Islamist entryism (October 18).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe're following breaking news from Jordan.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOur thoughts are with the families and the congregation. We'll bring you more as we get it.
The story so far
- European Parliament votes 381-167 against Islamist entryism · Fox News
- Death toll rises to 9 in Jordan church attack (this story)
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