Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, sent a condolence message to Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, on Saturday, following a deadly armed attack at a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hamo in Karak Governorate, Jordan. During this attack, which occurred during a funeral ceremony, at least eight people lost their lives and dozens more were injured.
Details of the Attack and Its Consequences
On Friday, three unidentified gunmen opened fire on attendees at the funeral ceremony in the church. According to the Jordanian Ministry of Health, the death toll had risen to eight by Saturday, with several of the injured in critical condition. This incident has significantly impacted the community in Jordan and surrounding areas, raising security concerns.
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir of Qatar, also sent a similar condolence message to the King of Jordan. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning the attack, emphasizing that there is no justification for attacking places of worship and terrorizing innocent people.
International Solidarity and Security Measures
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs also emphasized the country's full solidarity with Jordan in all necessary actions to maintain the security and stability of the country. The ministry expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
The attack on the Hamo church was quickly condemned by other Arab countries as well. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) issued a statement strongly condemning this terrorist attack and emphasized the necessity of regional cooperation to combat terrorism. Other Arab countries such as Egypt, Lebanon, and Bahrain also issued official statements of solidarity and supported Jordan's security measures in response to this attack.
This attack highlights the security challenges faced by countries in the region and underscores the need to strengthen regional cooperation to address terrorist threats. This event also emphasizes the importance of protecting religious sites and the security of the community.
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