The Iraqi government expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the criminal terrorist act that targeted the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in the town of Hmood, Karak Governorate, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,carried out by extremist takfiri elements.
Categorical Rejection of Violence and Extremism
In an official statement, the Prime Minister's Media Office emphasized that this barbaric attack serves as a stark reminder of the danger of extremist ideology as a source of evil and unrest—a threat from which Iraq suffered for a long time and confronted with decisive stances and notable sacrifices to establish security and stability.
Pillars of the Common Iraqi Position
In its statement, the Federal Government stressed several core principles to confront such attacks:
Regional Solidarity: Emphasizing the necessity of uniting to confront all forces and groups seeking to undermine societal stability and disrupt civil peace.
Combating Takfiri Rhetoric: Rejecting the targeting of places of worship and minorities, as well as attempts to fuel sectarian and religious strife.
Humanitarian and Security Solidarity: Offering sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and the Jordanian people, wishing a speedy recovery for those injured in this attack.
