Saudi Arabia’s leadership extended condolences to Jordan over the victims of a deadly terrorist attack targeting a church in Karak Governorate, expressing solidarity with the kingdom following the incident. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent separate cables of condolences to Jordan’s King Abdullah II following the attack, which left people dead and injured. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency King Salman said: "We received the news of the terrorist attack that targeted a church in Karak Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, resulting in deaths and injuries. "As we condemn this criminal act, we extend our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to your Majesty, the families of the deceased, and the brotherly people of Jordan. We wish the injured a speedy recovery and pray to Allah Almighty to protect your country and its brotherly people from all harm. Indeed, we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return." In his message, the Crown Prince said: "I learned of the terrorist attack that targeted a church in Karak Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, resulting in deaths and injuries. I condemn this cowardly criminal act and extend my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to Your Majesty, the brotherly people of Jordan, and the families of the deceased, wishing the injured a speedy recovery."
