Britain expresses solidarity with Jordan following attack on a church in Karak
The United Kingdom expressed its solidarity with Jordan following an attack on a church in Karak that left seven people dead and 34 others injured.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
London, October 23 (KUNA) -- The United Kingdom expressed its solidarity with Jordan on Friday following an attack on a church in Karak Governorate that left several people dead and injured. British Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan Stephen Doughty said in a post on the social media platform X that “the United Kingdom stands firmly with Jordan at this difficult time.” He added that he was “deeply saddened and shocked by the horrific attack on a church in Karak, Jordan,” and offered his condolences to all those who lost their lives and to their families. Jordanian authorities had earlier announced that seven people were killed and 34 others injured in the attack on a church in the village of Hamoud in Karak Governorate, southwest of the capital, Amman. (End)
