The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has condemned the recent terrorist attack targeting a church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate. In a statement released on October 23, he described the incident as a criminal act that violates fundamental human values and ethical principles.

Albudaiwi expressed the GCC’s full solidarity with Jordan, emphasizing support for the country’s efforts to ensure the security and stability of its citizens. He underscored the council's firm rejection of terrorism in all its forms and called for enhanced cooperation both regionally and internationally to combat and eradicate such threats.

The attack in Karak, which targeted a religious site, drew widespread condemnation across the region. The GCC’s response highlights the ongoing concerns about security and the shared interests of Gulf states and their neighbors in addressing terrorism and violence.

While details about the perpetrators and motives behind the Karak attack remain under investigation, the statement reflects a unified stance among Gulf nations in backing Jordan’s measures to maintain national security and protect civilians from extremist violence. The call for broad cooperation signals an acknowledgment of terrorism as a regional challenge requiring collective action beyond national borders.