The UN strongly condemned the terrorist attack at an Orthodox church in Jordan

UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the terrorist attack carried out during a funeral service at an Orthodox church in the village of Hamud in the Jordanian province of Karak. The organization’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, read an official statement on the matter.

In the official statement, António Guterres expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured as a result of this tragic incident. The Secretary-General emphasized that the United Nations stands in solidarity with the government and people of Jordan during this difficult time.

The statement specifically emphasizes that attacks on civilians and religious sites are unacceptable. According to the UN’s position, places of worship must remain havens of peace and safety for everyone. The Organization insists on the need to promptly identify all those involved in the crime and ensure they are held accountable in accordance with the law.

As a reminder, the terrorist group ISIS officially claimed responsibility for the armed attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in the Jordanian village of Hamud, which took place on October 23, 2026. The incident occurred during a funeral in the province of Karak, resulting in significant casualties and sparking a wave of international condemnation.