Arab condemnations of the Karak attack... Solidarity with Jordan and rejection of sedition

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Arab positions condemning the armed attack that targeted mourners during a funeral in a church in Karak Governorate, southern Jordan, continued on Friday, amid affirmations of solidarity with the Kingdom, refusal to target civilians and places of worship, and warnings against attempts to provoke division within Jordanian society.

Jordanian Public Security announced that 7 people were killed and 34 others were injured following an attack targeting a funeral at the Greek Orthodox Church in Karak Governorate, south of the capital, Amman.

While the Jordanian authorities continue to investigate and prosecute those suspected of involvement in the incident.

For its part, the United Arab Emirates condemned the shooting inside the Hammoud Church, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism that aim to destabilize security and stability, expressing its condolences to the families of the victims and to Jordan, and its wishes for recovery for the injured.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed its strong condemnation of the attack, and affirmed Manama's solidarity with Oman and its support for the measures it is taking to maintain its security and stability, combat extremism and terrorism, and track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

For his part, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his condolences to Jordanian King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people for the victims of the attack, stressing Egypt’s condemnation of the incident and its support for Jordan in confronting the attack and various forms of violence and terrorism.

In Ramallah, the Palestinian presidency condemned the attack, affirming its rejection of all forms of terrorism and violence that target innocent people and places of worship, and stressing Palestine’s solidarity with Jordan, under the leadership of King Abdullah II, and with the Jordanian people of various sects.

In turn, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack, considering that targeting places of worship and mourners is inconsistent with religious and humanitarian values, and aims to harm coexistence and spread discord among the people of communities. He affirmed Lebanon's support for Jordan and its confidence in the ability of its security services to uncover the perpetrators and achieve justice.

In Baghdad, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein made a phone call to his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Al-Safadi, during which he condemned the attack, stressing Iraq's solidarity with Jordan in the face of terrorism. 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.

Hussein pointed out that terrorism aims to spread division and stir up strife among the components of society, pointing out that Iraq's long experience in confronting terrorism confirms the importance of solidarity and cooperation to combat it. For his part, Al-Safadi expressed his appreciation for Iraq's position and its solidarity with Jordan.

In Damascus, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned, in a statement, the attack that targeted the Church of Saint George in Karak Governorate, affirming Syria’s full solidarity with Jordan, its leadership and people, and its rejection of all forms of terrorism that target the security and stability of citizens.

The Ministry offered its condolences and sympathy to Jordan and the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured, and continued security and stability in the Kingdom.

The Council of Muslim Elders, headed by Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb, also condemned the attack, stressing that targeting places of worship and shedding the blood of innocent people represents a violation of their sanctity and an attack on human values, and calling for confronting ideas of hatred, extremism, and terrorism.