Türkiye condemns armed attack on church in Jordan

Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry condemned the armed attack on a church in Jordan’s Karak that killed seven people and expressed solidarity with Jordan.

Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry condemned the armed attack on a church in Jordan’s Karak.

In a written statement, the ministry offered condolences to the families of those killed and to the Jordanian people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The statement emphasized solidarity with Jordan in the face of the attack targeting the country’s unity and stability.

Historic castle in Karak, Jordan

Seven people were killed and 27 injured in the attack in Karak. Jordanian Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan announced that three days of national mourning had been declared in memory of those who lost their lives.

Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya said the attack was an act of terrorism carried out by an extremist group. The Amman Public Prosecutor’s Office also imposed a publication ban on the investigation.