Oct 25, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC

At least seven people were killed and 34 others injured on Friday during an armed attack targeting a funeral procession at a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud, located in Jordan's southern Karak province.

According to Jordanian authorities, gunmen opened fire on attendees shortly after the ceremony began. Security forces have launched a nationwide manhunt to track down the assailants, who fled the scene following the shooting.

Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya classified the incident as a "terror attack by a group of extremists." King Abdullah II subsequently warned of a firm response against those responsible, promising swift justice. Violent attacks against the Christian minority in Jordan remain exceptionally rare.

Sources: Le Monde, ORF, Der Standard, Der Spiegel, DW

Israeli forces launched a major military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron late Friday following an attack that left two Israeli soldiers dead. The Israel Defense Forces and the security agency Shin Bet stated that the operation aims to search the area, dismantle armed infrastructure, seize weapons, and interrogate suspects.

Military forces established extensive blockades across Hebron, with operations expected to continue for several days. Reports indicate that hundreds of Palestinian families—with estimates ranging between 250 and 300 households—have been forced from their homes ahead of planned demolitions, while thousands more face potential displacement. Local residents and Palestinian officials have called for international pressure to stop the displacement. Related raids were also reported in other West Bank locations, including Nablus.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Dagens Industri, Svenska Dagbladet, Sydsvenskan.

Former Bulgarian politician and sports official Slavi Binev was shot dead at his home in Sofia on Saturday morning. Emergency services and local authorities were alerted around 10:30 a.m. after neighbors reported hearing gunfire in the capital's Pavlovo district. Police subsequently launched a murder investigation, and Bulgarian authorities have reportedly detained three suspects in connection with the killing.

Binev, 60, was a prominent public figure who previously served as a member of both the European Parliament and Bulgaria's National Assembly, representing nationalist parties. Beyond his political career, the former taekwondo fighter served as the president of the Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation and vice president of the European Taekwondo Union. Law enforcement officials have not yet disclosed a potential motive for the shooting, which follows other recent killings of business figures in the country.

Sources: Digi24, Adevărul, TV8

Israeli military forces have placed the West Bank city of Hebron under a full blockade and initiated house demolitions following a fatal attack on a military checkpoint. The operation began after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on soldiers, killing two and injuring three others.

In response, the Israel Defense Forces ordered local residents to leave before deploying heavy machinery to demolish homes linked to the alleged attackers.

The Palestinian Authority's Foreign Ministry condemned the blockades, evictions, and demolitions, characterising them as "collective punishment." Palestinian officials called for international intervention, warning that the escalation will not bring security and will only heighten tensions in the region.

Sources: 444, HVG

Authorities across France implemented strict security measures and localized curfews as public demonstrations and political gatherings spurred heightened police activity over the weekend.

In Paris, more than 100,000 people joined nationwide rallies organized by labor unions. Demonstrators marched along a revised route designated by police, moving between Porte d'Italie and Porte de Vincennes, where law enforcement intervened amid security protocols following earlier protests on October 17.

Concurrently, in Orléans, local officials enforced extraordinary security provisions ahead of a National Rally party meeting. Mayor Serge Grouard announced a nighttime curfew for individuals under 15, alongside street closures and heavy police deployment at transit hubs to prevent potential clashes with counter-protesters.

Sources: Anadolu Ajansı, Cumhuriyet.