AMMAN — The US embassy in Amman lowered the American flag to half-staff on Saturday to mourn the victims of the terrorist attack targeting a church in Karak Governorate and to express solidarity with Jordan’s leadership and people.

 

The Embassy extended the American people’s heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and expressed solidarity with the injured and survivors, reaffirming that the US stands with His Majesty King Abdullah against those who seek to sow division and target innocent people simply for practicing their faith, according to an embassy statement.

 

The Emirati embassy in Amman on Sunday flew its national flag to half-mast in solidarity with Jordan following the terrorist shooting attack inside the church in Hmoud in Karak Governorate, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.

 

The UAE previously condemned the incident, affirming its full support and solidarity with the Kingdom in the wake of the attack, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

 

Also on Sunday, Algeria strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the church, where the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its denunciation of this criminal act that targets the security and stability of the Kingdom, emphasising that the action contradicts human values, tolerant religious teachings, and moral principles.

 

Algeria expressed its full solidarity and deep sympathy with the government and people of Jordan, affirming its stand alongside the Kingdom in confronting the threat of terrorism and extremism in all its forms.

 

Tunisia also strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the church.

 

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad expressed Tunisia's full solidarity and deep sympathy with the Kingdom.

 

The ministry offered its sincere condolences to the Jordanian people and the families of the victims, while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

 

Malaysia extended its sincere condolences to the government and people of Jordan, as well as the families of the victims of the terrorist attack.

 

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Malaysia affirmed its solidarity with Jordan and strongly condemned the deliberate attack on a place of worship.

 

The Korean embassy in Jordan condemned on Sunday the tragic attack in Karak Governorate and all acts of violence targeting innocent civilians.

 

In a statement, the embassy offered its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the Jordanian people.

 

The embassy reaffirmed Korea's solidarity with the government and people of Jordan during this difficult time.

 

The Chinese embassy in Amman flew its national flag to half-mast on Sunday in mourning for the innocent victims of the Karak incident and in solidarity with the leadership and people of Jordan.

 

The embassy said in a post that it stands in solidarity with Jordan as it mourns the innocent lives lost in Karak.

 

The Austrian embassy in Amman on Saturday flew its flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning and solidarity with Jordan, its leadership and people, following the terrorist attack.

 

According to an embassy statement, Austrian Ambassador to Jordan Marieke Zimburg postponed the national day reception, which was scheduled for Monday, in light of the declared national mourning in the Kingdom, Petra reported.

 

The embassy also extended its sympathies to all those affected by the tragedy.

 

On Saturday evening, members of the Jordanian community in Washington, DC, gathered at the Jordanian embassy to express solidarity with the homeland and condemn Friday's terrorist attack.

 

Jordanian Ambassador to the US Dina Kawar and members of the embassy staff received the attendees, who joined hands and lit candles to honour the memory of the martyrs, expressing deep grief and solidarity with their families.

 

Participants stressed that terrorism and extremism will not compromise Jordan's unity, security, or stability, nor will they weaken the values of brotherhood and peaceful coexistence that define its society.