Parliament Delegation Visits St. George’s Church in Karak Following Terrorist Attack

Karak:Lower House Speaker Ibrahim Tarawneh and members of the chamber's Permanent Bureau visited St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hmoud in Karak on Sunday. This visit marked their first to the site following a recent terrorist attack.

According to Jordan News Agency, the Parliamentary delegation was received by MP Haitham Zayadin, local clergy, families of the victims, and community leaders.

Tarawneh condemned the attack, describing it as an assault on all of Jordan. He emphasized that Jordanians stand united behind the Hashemite leadership in their fight against terrorism and extremist ideology. Tarawneh asserted that under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Jordan will remain resilient against attempts to incite division.

He further expressed solidarity with the families of the victims and the people of Hmoud, highlighting that the village represents an enduring model of coexistence, brotherhood, and national unity. Tarawneh noted that such terrorist crimes only strengthen the national unity and determination to safeguard the Kingdom's stability.