Jordan's King vows tough response after deadly Karak attack

Jordan's King Abdullah II on Friday vowed the harshest punishment in response to the attack that targeted Karak province, which left six people dead and 28 injured. He stressed that Jordan will not allow aggressors to undermine its unity, emphasizing that attempts to divide Jordanians will fail in the face of their strength and solidarity.

King Abdullah II said: "We will confront the terrorist act that targeted Karak with the severest penalties," adding, "We will strike with an iron fist anyone who threatens Jordan."

The King affirmed that the attack would not affect the unity of Jordanians, stating: "Anyone who thinks that treacherous bullets can divide Jordanians is mistaken in the face of our resilience and unity."

He stressed the unity of Jordanians from the north to the south of the Kingdom, saying: "All Jordanians, from the north to the south, are partners in the land and in their stance, and betrayal will not divide them."

The King's remarks came after gunmen carried out an attack inside a church in Karak province, resulting in six deaths and 28 injuries, according to the Jordanian Public Security Directorate.