King Salman, Crown Prince condemn Jordan church attack, send condolences to King Abdullah II

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to Jordan's King Abdullah II following the terrorist attack on a church in Karak governorate that left several people dead and injured.In his cable, King Salman condemned the attack and expressed his deepest condolences and sympathy to King Abdullah II, the families of the victims and the people of Jordan."We received the news of the terrorist attack targeting a church in Karak governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which resulted in deaths and injuries. As we condemn this criminal act, we extend to Your Majesty, the families of the deceased and the brotherly people of Jordan our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy," King Salman said.The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques also wished the injured a speedy recovery and prayed that Jordan and its people be protected from all harm.In a separate cable, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly criminal act."I learned of the terrorist attack targeting a church in Karak governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which resulted in deaths and injuries. As I condemn this cowardly criminal act, I extend to Your Majesty, the brotherly people of Jordan and the families of the deceased my heartfelt condolences and sympathy," the Crown Prince said.He also expressed his wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.