From Amman Hotel Bombings to Karak Church Attack: Jordan’s History of Terror Attacks

Jordan has witnessed a series of terrorist attacks since 2002, targeting civilians, tourists and security personnel and leaving dozens dead or injured.

The bombings of hotels in Amman stand among the most prominent attacks in that history. They form part of a record of violence that has struck both civilian locations and those responsible for public security.

The latest reported incident was an attack on a church in Karak governorate, bringing a place of worship into the country’s history of targets. Details of the circumstances, casualties and responsibility for that attack were not provided.

Together, these incidents highlight the range of people and locations affected by terrorism in Jordan. The attack in Karak has renewed attention to that history and the toll it has taken on residents, visitors and security forces.