Malaysia Strongly Denounces Violent Extremist Attack On Church In Jordan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 – Malaysia has issued a firm condemnation following a deliberate extremist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Hamoud village, located within the Karak Governorate of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

In an official statement released on Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) characterized the assault as a grave violation of religious site sanctity and a heinous act of extremism.

The violent incident occurred on Friday, October 23, when armed extremists opened fire on mourners attending a funeral service inside the church compound.

Wisma Putra extended Malaysia’s condolences to the Jordanian government, its citizens, and the grieving families of the victims who lost their lives in the tragedy.

Bilateral Solidarity, Casualties, and State Mourning in Jordan

Key diplomatic positions, casualty figures, and official state responses include:

• Rejection of Extremism: Wisma Putra reaffirmed Malaysia’s steadfast commitment to working alongside Jordan in rejecting all forms of violent extremism, regardless of underlying motives or justifications.
• Protecting Religious Harmony: Malaysia emphasized its commitment to reinforcing bilateral ties with Jordan while defending shared national values centered on religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and interfaith harmony.
• Rising Casualty Count: Citing the Petra news agency, Anadolu reported that the death toll from the Friday funeral attack in southern Karak Governorate reached nine individuals.
• Nationwide Mourning Declared: Following the deadly assault, Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan declared three days of nationwide mourning commencing Friday, October 23.

–NMT