Wide Arab and international condemnation of the terrorist attack on a church in Karak

European Union: We stand in solidarity with Jordan.. and full support for the security services' investigations

United Nations: The attack is a horrific act.. and our condolences to the families of the martyrs

Arab League: Targeting places of worship is an unacceptable terrorist act

The terrorist attack that targeted Al-Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate received wide Arab and international condemnation, during which official bodies and political figures expressed their strong denunciation of this attack, affirming their categorical rejection of all forms of terrorism and violence that target the innocent and terrorize civilians.

They affirmed that targeting places of worship and worshipers constitutes a flagrant violation of religious, human, and moral values, and contradicts the principles of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, stressing the necessity of confronting extremism and terrorism in all their forms, and not allowing criminal acts to destabilize security and stability or harm the social fabric.

They said that these terrorist acts call for intensifying joint efforts to combat extremism and strengthening cooperation in facing threats that target the security and safety of societies, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and their relatives, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, and affirming their solidarity with Jordan in facing terrorism and supporting the efforts aimed at pursuing the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.

In detail, Lebanon condemned the terrorist attack, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said in a statement: "We received with deep sorrow and denunciation the news of the 'sinful terrorist attack that targeted worshipers at the Karak Church in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which resulted in the martyrdom of innocent victims and the injury of others'."

He added: "This criminal act, which reached places of worship and the sanctity of death and mourners, contradicts all religious and human values, and confirms once again that terrorism has no religion or homeland, and that its goal is to strike coexistence and sow strife among the members of brotherly societies."

He said: "While I express Lebanon's strong condemnation of this attack, I extend to His Majesty King Abdullah II, the government, the brotherly Jordanian people, and the families of the victims, my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, asking the Almighty to cover the departed with His vast mercy and grant the wounded a speedy recovery."

He added that Lebanon stands by Jordan in facing terrorism and trusts in the ability of the Jordanian agencies to uncover the perpetrators and achieve justice."

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed Lebanon's full solidarity with Jordan in facing terrorism, stressing that targeting civilians and places of worship constitutes a flagrant violation of human and religious values, and that nothing can justify such criminal acts.

Mikati condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted participants in a funeral ceremony at Saint George's Church in Karak Governorate, which caused a number of innocent victims and injuries.

Prime Minister Mikati extended his warm condolences to Jordan, its King, government, and people, and to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said in a statement that the terrorist attack is a cowardly crime condemned by all standards, norms, and laws, and an assault on faith-based values and principles.

He added, "While we condemn and denounce this heinous crime, we extend to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, its King, parliament, government, and people, to the families of the victims, and to His Beatitude Patriarch of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox, John X Yazigi, our deepest condolences, sympathy, and solidarity, asking God Almighty to cover the martyrs with His vast mercy and grant the injured and wounded a speedy recovery."

Also, Deputy Chairman of the State of Palestine Hussein Al-Sheikh condemned the terrorist attack that targeted worshipers in one of the churches in Karak Governorate.

Al-Sheikh affirmed his categorical rejection of all forms of terrorism and violence that target the innocent and places of worship, extending his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded and injured, according to what was reported by the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA).

Al-Sheikh also extended his sincere condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah II and the brotherly Jordanian people, asking God to protect Jordan and safeguard its security, safety, progress, and prosperity.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place during a funeral at Al-Hamoud Church in Jordan.

The UN News Center reported, on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, his warm condolences to the families of the victims, expressing his wishes for a speedy recovery to all the injured.

UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in his daily press briefing that the attack, not only on a place of worship but also during a funeral, is particularly horrific.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Nabil Fahmy, affirmed the League's standing and full solidarity with the Kingdom in the face of the brutal terrorist act that targeted a church in Karak Governorate, expressing his sincere condolences to the Kingdom and the families of the victims, and his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.

The Secretary-General stressed that targeting places of worship constitutes an unacceptable terrorist act and a crime condemned by all standards, and is considered a flagrant violation of human and religious values, calling for the importance of upholding the spirit of national unity in these delicate circumstances, and standing as one rank against the sinful attempts to sow strife, divisions, and spread chaos.

He expressed the Arab League's full solidarity with the Kingdom, its King, government, and people, in facing this terrorist act, and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to confront any acts that target the values of peaceful coexistence and destabilize security, and to preserve its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the cowardly terrorist act that targeted a church in Karak Governorate, which resulted in the martyrdom and injury of a number of innocent people.

Saudi Arabia affirmed its solidarity with the brothers in Jordan, government and people, and its rejection of all terrorist acts that attempt to undermine the security and stability of Jordan and its brotherly people, according to what was reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

It extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Jordan in this painful affliction, with its wishes for security and safety for Jordan and its brotherly people.

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the terrorist shooting incident, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a statement that the UAE expresses its strong denunciation of these terrorist and criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism that aim to destabilize security and stability.

The Ministry also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the victims, and to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its brotherly people, and its wishes for a speedy recovery to all the injured.

The State of Qatar strongly condemned the attack that targeted a church in Karak Governorate in the Kingdom.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated in a statement the State of Qatar's firm position rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives and reasons, and stresses its total rejection of targeting places of worship and terrorizing the safe.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry expressed the State of Qatar's solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in all measures it takes to preserve its security and stability, and also expresses its condolences to the families of the victims and the government and people of Jordan, and its wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.

Meanwhile, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain's strong condemnation and denunciation of the armed terrorist attack, expressing the Kingdom's sincere condolences and sympathy to the brotherly Jordanian government and people, and to the families and relatives of the victims, and its wishes for a speedy recovery to all the injured.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain's sympathy and full solidarity with the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its support for the measures it takes to preserve its security and stability, combat extremism and terrorism, and track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice, reiterating the Kingdom's categorical rejection of acts of violence and terrorism in all their forms and manifestations, especially targeting places of worship and terrorizing innocent civilians, as they represent a violation of religious, moral, and human values and principles.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait's strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack. The Ministry affirmed in a statement reported by Kuwaiti media, Kuwait's categorical rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that target places of worship and terrorize the safe. The Ministry reiterated the State of Kuwait's full solidarity with the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its standing by its side in all measures it takes to preserve its security and stability. It also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and its wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.

The Sultanate of Oman expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the shooting incident, and affirmed in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs its firm position rejecting all forms of violence, targeting places of worship, and terrorizing the safe, expressing its solidarity with Jordan, and extending its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the brotherly Jordanian government and people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Syria condemned the terrorist attack in the strongest terms. In a statement reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed Syria's full solidarity and complete support for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, its leadership and people, in confronting everything that affects its security, stability, and national fabric, and its categorical rejection of all forms of terrorism that target the security of citizens. The Ministry extended its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Kingdom, its leadership and people, and to the families of the victims, expressing its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured and lasting security and stability for the Kingdom.

The head of the Iraqi government, Ali Al-Zaidi, condemned the criminal act that took place at a church in Jordan's Karak Governorate, stressing that the crime calls upon us to stand as one against all voices that threaten the security of our societies.

The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement that "the Iraqi government expressed its strong condemnation of the cowardly criminal terrorist act that took place at Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate at the hands of criminal takfiri groups."

The statement concluded, "We ask God, the Almighty, for patience and solace, and for peace for the souls of the victims, and a speedy recovery for the wounded."

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein denounced the terrorist attack and said that Iraq stands with Jordan in confronting terrorism, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy to the leadership of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, its people, and the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

The Council of Arab Interior Ministers condemned the terrorist operation that targeted the city of Karak, affirming its support for Jordan in its confrontation with extremism and terrorism.

A statement issued by the Council's General Secretariat said that it received with deep condemnation and denunciation the news of the terrorist operation that took place in the city of Karak in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which resulted in a number of victims and injured.

The statement added that the General Secretariat, while expressing its full solidarity and complete support for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in confronting extremism and terrorism, values the valuable efforts made by the Jordanian police and security services in countering all criminal and terrorist acts, confident in their ability to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure the security and safety of the Kingdom and its dear people, and to achieve security and stability in a way that enhances the path of development and prosperity.

The European Union condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a church in Karak Governorate, expressing its solidarity with the victims and their families in these difficult hours.

The European Union affirmed in a statement its solidarity with the Jordanian people and government, expressing its full support for the investigations being conducted by the security services to uncover the circumstances of this terrorist operation.

The Chinese Embassy in Jordan expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims of the Hamoud village church incident in Karak, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

The Embassy affirmed in a statement its solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its friendly people during this difficult time, and its firm support for Jordan in maintaining security and stability.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mazen Al-Qadi received a phone call from Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat Al-Halbousi, during which he offered condolences for the martyrs of the terrorist incident that took place in Karak Governorate, affirming Iraq's solidarity and support for Jordan in this painful affliction.

Al-Halbousi said during the call: "We extend our sincere condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah II and the brotherly Jordanian people on the martyrdom of a number of citizens in this treacherous terrorist incident," asking God Almighty to cover the martyrs with His vast mercy and grant the injured a speedy recovery.

He added that the Iraqi people stand with the Jordanian people in this affliction, stressing that the bonds of brotherhood, history, and common destiny that unite the two brotherly countries and peoples make the pain one and the position one in confronting terrorism and everything that targets the security and stability of societies.

The President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, Ahmed bin Mohamed Al-Jarwan, expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to His Majesty King Abdullah II, the government and people of the Kingdom, and the families of the victims, following the terrorist attack that targeted a church in Karak Governorate, which resulted in the martyrdom of a number of citizens and the injury of others, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

In a statement, Al-Jarwan condemned this terrorist act in the strongest terms, affirming the Council's categorical rejection of all forms of terrorism, violence, and extremism, stressing that targeting innocents and places of worship constitutes a flagrant violation of human values and religious principles.

He affirmed that such criminal acts will not undermine the values of tolerance, coexistence, and brotherhood that characterize Jordanian society.

Al-Jarwan reiterated the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace's solidarity with Jordan in confronting terrorism and extremism, wishing the Kingdom and its people lasting security, peace, and stability.

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a church in the Karak region, affirming the GCC's rejection of these criminal acts that contradict human values and moral principles.

Al-Budaiwi affirmed the GCC's full solidarity with Jordan and its support for the measures it takes to protect its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens, reiterating the Council's firm position rejecting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its motives and justifications, and the importance of concerted regional and international efforts to confront it, according to what was reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Al-Budaiwi expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the leadership of Jordan, its government, its people, and the families of the victims, asking God Almighty to cover the deceased with His vast mercy, grant the injured a speedy recovery, and protect Jordan and its people from all harm.

The Muslim World League strongly denounced the terrorist attack that targeted Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate.

The Secretary-General and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, expressed in a statement reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) the League's solidarity and sympathy with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the families of the injured in this painful circumstance, reiterating the League's firm position rejecting and condemning violence and terrorism in all its forms and pretexts.