Jordan declared a three-day national mourning for the victims of the terrorist attack that targeted the Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud village, in Karak Governorate, on Friday, leaving 7 dead and several injured.
The Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported that Prime Minister Jafar Hassan issued a decree ordering mourning throughout the kingdom, starting Friday, with flags lowered on ministries, official departments, institutions, and public bodies to mourn the victims and express the sorrow and solidarity of all Jordanians in this tragic loss.
For his part, Government Spokesman and Minister of Media Communication Mohammed Al-Momani affirmed that the Jordanian state would not hesitate to pursue those responsible for the terrorist attack in Karak Governorate and bring them to justice, stressing that this crime would not go unpunished and that all those behind it would be held accountable.
On his part, Jordanian Health Minister said the number of injuries resulting from the terrorist attack reached 40, with patients hospitalized, while the number of deaths stood at 7. He noted that two critical cases are undergoing surgery, with medical and surgical teams working at full capacity to monitor their conditions.
He added that investigations into organizational links among the perpetrators are still ongoing, with results to be announced upon completion. He stressed that Christians are an inseparable part of the Jordanian national fabric, with a presence rooted in the country’s history and identity, and are partners in its past, present, and future.
The attack drew widespread Arab and international condemnation, with dozens of countries expressing solidarity with Jordan in the face of what it suffered.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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