Saudi Arabia condemns church attack in Jordan that killed seven
A shooting at a church in Karak during a funeral left seven dead and 27 injured, prompting condemnation from multiple Arab nations.
At a glance
- Seven people killed and 27 injured in shooting at church in Jordan's Karak governorate
- Attack occurred during funeral service at St. George Greek Orthodox Church
- Saudi Arabia and 11 other Arab nations condemned the incident
- Unidentified gunmen reportedly fired from a vehicle at mourners
Gunmen opened fire at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate, during a funeral service, killing seven people and wounding 27 others, according to Jordan's Public Security Directorate. Two assailants reportedly emerged from a vehicle and began shooting at mourners gathered at the church.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack in a statement, expressing solidarity with Jordan and extending condolences to victims' families. The incident drew widespread condemnation from 11 Arab countries including Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, as well as the Arab League and the Arab Interior Ministers Council.
Why it matters
The attack and regional response reflect ongoing security concerns in Jordan and demonstrate Arab solidarity against violence targeting civilian gatherings.
Original reporting
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