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In Memoriam2026-10-23

Jordan says 6 killed, 28 wounded in shooting at church funeral in Karak

Gunmen opened fire on mourners at a church in southern Jordan; early reports said at least 7 died before the government gave a figure of 6 dead.

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Gunman kills one and wounds four, including a girl of 12, in Paris suburb

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Security2026-10-23

Netanyahu and Katz order evacuation of Hebron neighborhood linked to gunmen

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Netanyahu orders Hebron sealed as troops raid gunmen's homes after shooting

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