Global condemnation mounts following deadly church attack in Jordan's Karak
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- The international statements rejected acts of violence targeting civilian funeral attendees and religious sites, expressing solidarity with Jordan's national unity and urging authorities to hold all perpetrators accountable.
A broad wave of international and regional condemnation has followed the armed attack targeting a funeral procession at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in the southern village of Humud, located in Jordan’s southern governorate of Karak, which left 9 people dead and dozens injuries.
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The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the attack, characterizing the shooting at the funeral gathering as a cowardly criminal act that violated the sanctity of places of worship and funeral rites. Paris affirmed its steadfast solidarity with the Jordanian authorities, the public, and local Christian communities, reiterating its support for security and judicial efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the armed assault in the strongest terms, stating that attempts to disrupt civil peace would not undermine the Kingdom's cohesive social fabric. Ankara underscored the need for continued international cooperation to counter extremism and protect places of worship.
In Warsaw and Sofia, the foreign ministries of Poland and Bulgaria expressed firm solidarity with Jordan’s leadership and people. Both governments emphasized the importance of holding the culprits accountable, with Poland pointing to its long-standing partnership with Amman in counterterrorism and Bulgaria conveying direct support to King Abdullah II and the country's historic model of interfaith dialogue.
The foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Armenia also issued statements rejecting violence against religious sites and civilian mourners. Both ministries conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the Jordanian government, wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded while affirming their support for Jordan’s stability.
From the regional sphere, Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep condolences and full solidarity with Jordan following the terrorist attack on mourners during funeral rites at the Christian church.
Gulf nations also voiced unified support for Amman.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the cowardly terrorist attack targeting the church in Karak, affirming full solidarity with Jordan and rejecting all acts aimed at undermining the Kingdom's stability. Saudi Arabia offered sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the government, and the Jordanian people.
The State of Qatar strongly condemned the church assault, reiterating its firm rejection of terrorism and violence regardless of motives, and underscoring its absolute opposition to attacks on places of worship and the terrorization of civilians. Doha expressed full solidarity with Jordan in all measures taken to safeguard its security, extending sympathies to the bereaved families and wishing the injured a quick recovery.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs similarly expressed severe condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack, voicing complete solidarity with Jordan and backing all steps taken to preserve its security and territorial stability, while conveying heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes for a swift recovery to the wounded.
