Karak:Amman Officials from 11 Arab nations have strongly condemned the recent terror attack that targeted mourners during a funeral at a church in southern Jordan. The attack, which occurred on Friday, resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and injured 27 others, according to Jordan's Public Security Directorate.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the condemnations came from countries including Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Additionally, the Arab League and the Arab Interior Ministers Council expressed their solidarity with Jordan, rejecting any attempts to create division.

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy described the attack on the place of worship as "an unacceptable terrorist act and a crime condemned by every standard." He assured support for Jordan’s efforts to maintain security and stability, emphasizing the need for national unity against discord and chaos. Similarly, the Arab Interior Ministers Council showed full support for Jordan and confidence in its security agencies' ability to capture the perpetrators.

Leaders from various nations also expressed their outrage. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticized the attack for violating the sanctity of worship places and mourners. Syria's Foreign Ministry and Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein both conveyed their support for Jordan’s security and unity. The Palestinian authorities condemned the targeting of innocent people, with the Palestinian presidency and other factions calling it an unjustifiable crime.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and other Egyptian officials pledged support against terrorism, while Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain affirmed their backing of Jordan’s security measures. The attack, involving unidentified gunmen at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, Karak, is under investigation, with Jordanian authorities working to apprehend the attackers. King Abdullah II has vowed severe punishment for those responsible.