India unequivocally condemns attack on church in Jordan’s Hamoud
India unequivocally condemns attack on church in Jordan’s Hamoud “Seven people were killed and 34 others sustained injuries when gunmen opened fire at a funeral in the church in Hamoud on October 23,” authorities said left Security personnel stand outside Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral the previous day, in the village of Hamoud, Karak, Jordan, on October 24, 2026.
Reuters Reuters ALAA AL SUKHNI Security personnel stand outside Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral the previous day, in the village of Hamoud, Karak, Jordan, October 24, 2026. REUTERS/Alaa Al Sukhni New Delhi India on Saturday (October 24, 2026) unequivocally condemned an attack on a church in Jordan's Karak governorate that left at least seven people dead and 34 wounded.
New Delhi said it stands "firmly" with the government and the "friendly people" of Jordan in "this difficult hour". Seven killed, 28 injured after gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan storyline 1 “Seven people were killed and 34 others sustained injuries when gunmen opened fire at a funeral in the church in Hamoud locality of Karak governorate on Friday (October 23, 2026),” according to authorities in Jordan.
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"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish a swift recovery to those injured in this cowardly attack," it said in a statement. Is Jordan caught in the middle of Iran war? | Global Faultlines podcast Is Jordan caught in the middle of Iran war? | Global Faultlines podcast From the Palestinian question and the Arab-Israeli wars to the Gaza conflict and the Israel-Iran confrontation, we examine how Jordan became one of West Asia’s most strategically important states.
Is Jordan caught in the middle of Iran war? | Global Faultlines podcast audio 1 "We also reaffirm our strong commitment to the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," the MEA added. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar too expressed anguish over the attack. "Deeply shocked at the heinous attack at a Church in Karak, Jordan," he said on social media. "Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish a swift recovery to those injured," he said.
