Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned a deadly attack on a church in southern Jordan that reportedly killed seven people and injured dozens, expressing solidarity with the Jordanian government and people.
In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry denounced the incident as a “cowardly” terrorist attack and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s rejection of all acts of terrorism aimed at undermining Jordan’s security and stability.
Saudi Arabia also extended its condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Jordan.
The attack, carried out by gunmen at a church in Hammoud village in Jordan’s Karak Governorate on Friday, drew widespread condemnation from Arab countries and the international community.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his deepest condolences to Jordan’s King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people. He described the incident as a treacherous terrorist attack and reaffirmed Egypt’s solidarity with Jordan in confronting violence and terrorism.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz condemned the shooting, describing it as a brutal attack on a place of worship. The European Union also denounced the incident and expressed support for the investigation being conducted by Jordanian authorities.
The Palestinian Presidency said attacks targeting places of worship and innocent civilians were unacceptable crimes that could not be justified under any circumstances.
The United Arab Emirates also condemned the attack, reiterating its rejection of violence, extremism and terrorism. The UAE Foreign Ministry extended condolences to the victims’ families and expressed solidarity with Jordan.
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi voiced the organisation’s support for measures taken by Jordan to safeguard its security, stability and citizens. He reiterated the GCC’s firm opposition to terrorism in all its forms.
Neighbouring countries Syria and Iraq also expressed solidarity with Jordan. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein conveyed his country’s support to his Jordanian counterpart during a telephone call, according to an official statement.
Meanwhile, Syria reaffirmed its support for Jordan’s leadership and people in confronting threats to the country’s security, stability and national unity.
