Jordanian Media Highlights Sisi’s Condolences After Karak Attack

Jordanian newspapers and media outlets highlighted President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s condolences to King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people following the terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village in Jordan’s southern Karak Governorate.

The coverage emphasized Egypt’s solidarity with Jordan and its condemnation of terrorism and violence. Jordanian media also focused on Arab and international reactions, as well as official efforts to address the attack and its security and social implications.

According to the official figures cited in the original report, the attack killed seven people and injured 40 others. Jordan announced three days of national mourning, while officials stressed the importance of pursuing those responsible and preserving national unity and peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians.

Jordan’s Al-Dustour newspaper gave particular attention to Egypt’s position, highlighting President Sisi’s condolences to King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people and his condemnation of the attack. The newspaper also covered the widespread international reactions and the position of Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed El-Tayeb.

Al-Ghad newspaper similarly highlighted Egypt’s solidarity with Jordan, reporting Cairo’s rejection of violence that contradicts humanitarian values. It also covered Al-Azhar’s condemnation of the attack and its message of support for the Jordanian people.

Jordan’s Al-Rai newspaper focused on the statement by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, who described the attack as a violation of religious teachings and humanitarian values. He expressed condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also received significant attention in Jordanian media after strongly condemning the armed attack on the church. The ministry reaffirmed Egypt’s rejection of violence and terrorism targeting innocent civilians and places of worship.

Egypt further expressed full solidarity with Jordan and support for efforts to protect the kingdom’s security and stability, extending condolences to the victims’ families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

The coverage reflected the importance of Egyptian-Jordanian solidarity and the shared rejection of terrorism, while emphasizing the values of peace, security and coexistence.