Jordanian security officer killed in Amman stabbing attack

Jordan Amman stabbing attack Public Security Directorate terrorism

A Jordanian security officer, identified as Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salayteh, was killed during a stabbing attack in Amman on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The incident occurred on Al-Madina Al-Munawwarah Street, in the vicinity of the Sri Lankan Embassy, while the officer was performing his duties.

According to the Public Security Directorate, the assailant used a sharp object and attempted to seize the deceased officer's weapon. A second security officer intervened to prevent the seizure and sustained facial injuries during the struggle. The assailant, who was reportedly armed with two daggers, was injured during the confrontation and subsequently arrested by responding police patrols.

Preliminary investigations suggest the attacker planned to target officers of the General Security Directorate. Jordanian authorities have classified the incident as a cowardly terrorist attack. This event follows a deadly shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate approximately two weeks ago, which killed nine people. While authorities are investigating, no immediate link has been established between the two attacks.

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Al-Madina Al-Munawwarah Street · Amman · Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salaita · Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salayteh · Jordan Public Security Directorate · King Abdullah II · Public Security Directorate · Sri Lankan Embassy · State Security Court

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[● 13 SOURCES] The assailant was arrested at the scene. bahamasspectator.com · news50.sa · jamaicainquirer.com · sarabic.ae · arabic.cnn.com · +7 more
[● 13 SOURCES] A second security officer was injured during the intervention. news50.sa · sarabic.ae · ashams.com · bahamasspectator.com · jamaicainquirer.com · +7 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Preliminary investigations indicate the attacker planned to target General Security Directorate officers. bahamasspectator.com · sarabic.ae · ashams.com · jamaicainquirer.com · barbadosgazette.com · +2 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salayteh was killed in a stabbing attack. bahamasspectator.com · news50.sa · jamaicainquirer.com · sarabic.ae · ashams.com · +3 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The assailant attempted to seize the deceased officer's weapon. bahamasspectator.com · jamaicainquirer.com · ashams.com · news50.sa · barbadosgazette.com · +5 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The State Security Court Prosecutor has begun investigating the attack. ashams.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The attack occurred at approximately 12:20 PM on Thursday. sarabic.ae · ashams.com
[● 8 SOURCES] The attack took place on Al-Madina Al-Munawwarah Street in Amman. news50.sa · sarabic.ae · arabic.cnn.com · ashams.com · pnn.ps · +1 more