Pretoria – South Africa has sent condolences to Jordan following a violent attack on a church in Karak Governorate, where seven mourners lost their lives, and 40 others were injured.
Jordanian authorities described the assault as a terrorist attack in which gunmen opened fire during a funeral service at a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hmoud last week on Friday, 23 October 2026.
Following the attack, the Government of the Republic of South Africa conveyed “its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to His Majesty, King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, the government and the people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan”.
In a statement made available to The Bulrushes, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said: “We join the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, in condemning this senseless act of violence against civilians in a place of worship, which is meant to be a place of peace and sanctity”.
Department of International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola stated that: “In this time of sorrow, we extend our heartfelt sympathies and support to the families of the victims and wish the injured people a speedy recovery.”
