International embassies and diplomatic missions in Jordan condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud village, Karak Governorate, on Friday. The attack left seven martyrs and injured others. The missions expressed solidarity with Jordan and its people and rejected terrorism, violence and attacks on places of worship.
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The U.S. Embassy in Amman, on behalf of the American people, expressed solidarity with those injured and survivors of the terrorist attack on the church, extending its deepest condolences to the families of the victims.
The embassy said the United States stands with King Abdullah II in confronting those seeking to sow discord and division and target innocent people simply for practicing their faith.
German Ambassador to Jordan Bertram von Moltke expressed his country's solidarity with the Jordanian people, extending his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack on the church and expressing sympathy to the injured and all those affected.
The German Embassy also reposted a statement by the German Foreign Ministry describing the attack on a Christian funeral ceremony as deeply shocking. The statement reaffirmed Germany's support for Jordan and stressed that hatred and violence must not be allowed to threaten peaceful coexistence among religions.
The Japanese Embassy in Amman condemned the acts of violence in Karak Governorate, expressing its deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the attack and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The embassy reaffirmed Japan's solidarity with the victims' families and all those affected by the incident, reiterating its rejection of such acts of violence.
The French Embassy in Amman reposted a statement by the French government strongly condemning the terrorist attack that targeted mourners in the procession in Karak. It expressed its deepest condolences to the victims' families and reaffirmed its full solidarity with the Jordanian authorities, the Jordanian people and the country's Christian communities, as well as its full support for them.
The Australian Embassy in Amman expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the families of the victims of the terrorist attack, stressing Australia's condemnation of terrorism and extremist violence in all its forms and manifestations.
The embassy stressed Australia's full solidarity with the Jordanian people during this difficult time and wished all those injured a speedy and full recovery.
The Chinese Embassy in Jordan expressed China's solidarity with the Kingdom and its people and reaffirmed its steadfast support for Jordan in maintaining its security and stability.
The Chinese Embassy extended its deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims of the attack on the church in Hamoud village, Karak, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The Swiss Embassy in Amman also strongly condemned the deadly attack targeting the church in Karak and expressed its deepest condolences to the victims' families.
The European Union Delegation to Jordan extended its deepest condolences to the Jordanian people following the tragic incident. The EU condemned the attack on the church in Karak, which resulted in deaths and injuries, and expressed its solidarity with the Jordanian people and government.
In a statement, the European Union affirmed its full support for the ongoing security investigations being conducted by the Jordanian authorities and expressed sympathy for the victims and their families during these difficult circumstances.
Canadian Ambassador to Jordan Louis-Martin Aumais said in a post on LinkedIn that the embassy, “with heavy hearts,” extends its sincerest condolences to the victims' families and the Jordanian people as a whole following the tragic attack in Karak Governorate.
“Canada stands with our Jordanian friends,” the ambassador added.
UN Resident Coordinator in Jordan Sheri Ritsema-Anderson strongly condemned the attack in Karak and reaffirmed the United Nations' solidarity with the Jordanian people.
In a post on X, Anderson said, “I strongly condemn the heinous attack that targeted mourners today at a church in Karak,” expressing her deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the victims' families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
She stressed that places of worship must remain safe havens for everyone, reaffirming the United Nations' support for the Jordanian people.
Czech Ambassador to Jordan Andrea Kucharova expressed her shock and deep sorrow over the horrific attack targeting a funeral ceremony at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Karak Governorate.
In a post on X, Kucharova affirmed that the Czech Republic stands firmly with Jordan and expressed solidarity with its Jordanian partners during these difficult circumstances. She extended her deepest condolences to the victims' families, the Jordanian people and the Jordanian government, and wished the injured a full recovery.
