Condolence Letters from Singapore Leaders on the Attack at a Church in Karak, Jordan, 26 October 2026

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong have written to King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan respectively to convey their condolences on the attack at a church in Karak governate, Jordan, on 23 October 2026.

The letters are appended. 

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS 

SINGAPORE 

26 OCTOBER 2026

Condolence Letter from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein

26 October 2026

His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Your Majesty,

          I was deeply shocked by the horrific attack on the St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Karak on 23 October 2026, which claimed innocent lives and injured many others. On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Your Majesty and the families of the victims.

         Singapore strongly condemns this senseless act of violence. The deliberate targeting of civilians at a place of worship is reprehensible. We stand in solidarity with Jordan and its people in the fight against terror in any form and from any source.  I am confident that the people of Jordan will remain united in the face of this tragedy.

Yours sincerely,

Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Condolence Letter from Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to Prime Minister Jafar Hassan

26 October 2026

 Dear Prime Minister Jafar Hassan,

          I was shocked to learn of the terrorist attack on the St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Karak on 23 October 2026. On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I convey my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish the injured a swift recovery.

         Singapore strongly condemns the deliberate targeting of civilians at a place of worship. Such acts of violence are unconscionable and cannot be justified under any circumstances. We stand firmly with Jordan in opposing terrorism and religious extremism, and in upholding the values of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Yours sincerely,

Lawrence Wong