A terrorist attack targeted Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate, Jordan, on October 25, 2026, leaving several people dead and others injured. Authorities confirmed that the assault caused multiple martyrs and casualties among the congregation.
Churches across Palestine rang their bells throughout the day on Tuesday, October 25, 2026, to express solidarity with the people of Jordan following the violence. Religious institutions joined in this coordinated act of mourning to honor the victims of the attack.
Official Palestinian Diplomatic Condemnation
Palestinian Ambassador to Jordan Atallah Khairi condemned the attack on Hamoud Church as a horrific human crime. He stated, "The Palestinian people and leadership stand with Jordan — its King, government and people — with all their capabilities, emphasizing that Jordan’s security is an inseparable part of Palestine’s security."
The Palestinian Presidential Committee for Church Affairs also issued a formal statement regarding the violence in Karak Governorate. The committee condemned the assault as a violation of the sanctity of places of worship. Members of the committee expressed their rejection of such acts directed against congregations. They extended their condolences to the families of the victims while affirming the shared values held by the Palestinian and Jordanian people during this period of mourning.
Council and Political Front Responses
The Islamic-Christian Council for Jerusalem and Holy Sites issued a formal condemnation of the attack on Hamoud Church. Representatives from the council emphasized that the incident seeks to undermine the established model of Muslim-Christian coexistence shared by the people of Jordan and Palestine. They characterized the harmony between these faiths as a fundamental pillar of regional social stability that must be preserved against acts of violence.
Ahmed Majdalani, Secretary-General of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front, addressed the broader implications of the violence for regional stability. He stated that any threat to Jordan’s security constitutes a direct threat to Palestinian national security. According to Majdalani, the stability of the two regions is intrinsically linked, and he called for collective efforts to maintain peace within the borders of the kingdom.
The Palestinian Scholars Association also released a statement regarding the events in Karak Governorate. Members of the association argued that targeting Jordanian Christians serves the specific interests of the Israeli occupation by attempting to fracture the internal unity of the country. Regarding the impact of the violence, the Palestinian Scholars Association stated: "I am following with profound pain and anger the terrorist attack, describing it as a violation of the sanctity of human life and places of worship, as well as an assault on the security and unity of Jordanian society."
