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Arab countries condemn the terrorist attack on a church in Karak

Arab countries condemn the terrorist attack on a church in Karak

Arab countries condemned, on Friday, the terrorist attack that targeted a church in Karak Governorate, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of people, affirming their solidarity with Jordan and their rejection of all forms of terrorism.

UAE

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the shooting incident inside the church. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, in a statement, that the country denounces these terrorist and criminal acts, and rejects all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism that aim to destabilize security and stability.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to Jordan and its people, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Syria

Syria condemned the attack in the strongest terms, affirming its full solidarity and standing with Jordan, its leadership and people, in the face of everything that affects its security, stability, and national fabric.

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates stressed its categorical rejection of all forms of terrorism that target the security of citizens, offering its condolences to the families of the victims and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured and lasting security and stability for Jordan.

Iraq

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein condemned the attack during a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, affirming Iraq's solidarity with Jordan in the face of terrorism.

A statement by the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Hussein expressed his strong condemnation of the attack that targeted mourners during a funeral at a Christian church, which resulted in the death of six people and the injury of about 28 others.

Hussein emphasized that terrorism seeks to sow discord and incite strife among the components of society, stressing the importance of solidarity and cooperation in confronting it. He also offered his condolences to the Jordanian leadership, the Jordanian people, and the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

For his part, Safadi expressed his thanks and appreciation for Iraq's position and its solidarity with Jordan.

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