Khalid al-Mdanat

“Some were taking cover, some were cradling the dead, others were holding their sons close, some were grabbing their children and fleeing, while others were holding onto their friends who were with them at the church.”

Khalid al-Mdanat · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23

Khalid al-Mdanat described how people reacted inside the church during the attack.

“People began pushing and throwing themselves to the ground,”

Khalid al-Mdanat · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23

Khalid al-Mdanat described the scene inside the church during the shooting attack.

“firing as they went”

Khalid al-Mdanat · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23

Khalid al-Mdanat said the gunmen left through the church doors and fled in a pickup truck.

“people trying to flee while the shooting was still active”

Khalid al-Mdanat · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23

Khalid al-Mdanat, who was at the church, told BBC Arabic the attack lasted around 15 minutes.