Indonesia Condemns the Shooting at Orthodox Church in Jordan

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia vehemently condemned the shooting at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Karak, Jordan, which resulted in the deaths of seven people.

"The Government of the Republic of Indonesia strongly condemns the brutal armed attack that occurred at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Karak, Jordan, on October 23, 2026, which caused numerous casualties and injuries," the ministry stated in an official announcement, as reported by Kompas.com on Monday (October 26, 2026).

The ministry emphasized that such actions cannot be justified under any circumstances, regardless of the motives or perpetrators involved.

This act is considered a form of terrorism and violence targeting innocent civilians.

The ministry further extended its condolences to all parties affected by the shooting incident.

"The government and people of Indonesia express their deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims left behind, and pray for the recovery of all the injured," it stated.

Shooting Incident at the Jordanian Church

The shooting occurred at a church in the village of Hmoud, within the Governorate of Karak, Jordan, on Friday (October 23, 2026).

Reports indicate that the assailants arrived in a vehicle, then entered the church area and opened fire on people attending a funeral.

The attackers fled the scene after the assault. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Jordan's Minister of Interior Mazen al-Faraya stated that authorities are working to apprehend the perpetrators, whom he described as extremists.

Meanwhile, King Abdullah II condemned the act. He promised to take strict action against those responsible.

"We will confront the acts of terrorism targeting Karak with the harshest penalties," said King Abdullah II.