ELAS condemns Jordan church attack, urges Greek government to back Middle East Christians
The Greek Left Alliance (ELAS) denounced the terrorist strike on a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, Jordan, which left seven dead and 34 injured, and called on Greece to actively support regional Christians and the Jerusalem Patriarchate.
In response to the recent terrorist assault on a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, Jordan, which resulted in seven fatalities and 34 injuries, the Greek Left Alliance (ELAS) issued a strong condemnation. The group offered its sympathies to the families of those killed and injured, and pledged unwavering support for the Patriarchate of Jerusalem. ELAS highlighted the importance of safeguarding religious diversity throughout the Middle East and called on the Greek government to provide tangible assistance to the region’s Christian communities. Additionally, the alliance reiterated its earlier call to reactivate the International Conference on Religious and Cultural Pluralism and Peaceful Coexistence, originally launched in 2015, leveraging Greece’s role as president of the UN Security Council to advance the initiative.
Why it matters
The attack threatens the safety of Middle Eastern Christians and raises calls for international and Greek support for religious minorities.
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