“Every Jordanian life is precious,” says King Abdullah after attack on Christian church

Armed men killed at least seven people and wounded more than 30 others during an attack on a church in Karak, southern Jordan, on Friday, October 23.

Survivors reported that the gunmen began shooting at parishioners while approximately 250 Christians gathered inside and outside the church for a funeral. The service was held to honor a woman who had died the previous day.

Father Rif’at, a Jordanian Catholic priest, stated that the attack affects all of Jordanian society and has caused shock among both Christians and Muslims. He noted that the event contradicts Jordan's values of security and religious harmony and occurred in a sacred place during a moment of mourning. Following the attack, King Abdullah issued a statement saying that every Jordanian life is precious.