Jordan’s Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein have expressed condolences to the families affected by a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in the southern governorate of Karak. The shooting, which took place during a funeral service at St. George Greek Orthodox Church two days earlier, resulted in the deaths of nine people and left 40 others wounded, according to Jordanian media reports.

Authorities have described the incident as a terrorist attack carried out by extremists, marking a rare and serious assault on the country’s Christian minority. In response, Queen Rania visited the Hammoud Charitable Society in Hammoud village, where she met with the bereaved families. She was accompanied by her daughter, Princess Salma, and Crown Prince Hussein’s wife, Princess Rajwa. During the visit, the queen offered prayers for the victims, extended sympathy to their families, and wished a swift recovery for those injured.

Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah also visited the mourning house in Hammoud village, condemning the attack as a "cowardly and treacherous act" directed at people gathered in a place of worship. He emphasized that the incident was an attack on Jordan as a whole, affirming the resilience of the Karak community. The crown prince cited King Abdullah II’s directive to counter terrorist threats with decisive and forceful measures. He stressed the determination of the royal leadership to hold the perpetrators accountable and confirmed that all state resources were being mobilized to apprehend those responsible.

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan represented King Abdullah II at the funeral service held at the targeted church. Thousands attended the ceremony, including government officials and members of the local community. The coffins, draped with Jordanian flags, were carried by personnel from the Public Security Directorate. The prime minister reiterated the commitment of state agencies to bringing the attackers to justice.

In a separate statement, Pope Leo expressed solidarity with the victims and the nation. He highlighted his prayers for those killed and injured, and praised Jordan for its long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence among different religious communities.