The President of the Union, Nizar Al-Khalid, said that thwarting the goals of terrorism requires, alongside pursuing those responsible for these crimes and holding them accountable, adhering to mutual trust, rejecting attempts to drag society into strife, or holding entire groups responsible for criminal acts.
The Union affirmed its standing by Jordan, its leadership, government, and people, and its support for the efforts of its institutions in protecting citizens and places of worship, uncovering the circumstances of the attack, and enforcing justice in accordance with the law.
It expressed confidence in the Jordanians' ability to safeguard their national unity, which has been cemented by decades of shared life, and which Muslims and Christians have jointly contributed to building and strengthening through their belonging to a single homeland and their participation in building and defending it.
Al-Khalid stressed the importance of the professional and ethical responsibility of the word, image, and headline, pointing out that media coverage of terrorist attacks affects the public's sentiments and understanding of events, and may contribute to containing or exacerbating tension.
He called on media institutions, journalists, and digital platform workers to exercise accuracy, verify information before publishing it, avoid circulating rumors and unproven accusations, and respect the privacy of the martyrs and the dignity of their families.
The statement indicated that media, educational, cultural, and religious institutions bear a joint responsibility in confronting extremism by providing spaces for dialogue, promoting critical thinking, and establishing the principle of equality among citizens and respect for diversity and difference.
The Union called for enhancing regional and international cooperation to pursue terrorist networks, dry up their sources of funding, and counter attempts at polarization across the digital space, ensuring the protection of societies, the safeguarding of rights, and the rule of law.
The Union extended its deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the martyrs and to His Majesty King Abdullah II and the brotherly Jordanian people, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, and emphasizing the importance of solidarity with the families of the martyrs.
The Union renewed its commitment to defending responsible media that sides with human life and the right to security, worship, and difference, and confronts hate speech and incitement, stressing that the unity of Jordanians, their awareness of the dangers of this crime, and their adherence to coexistence will remain essential pillars for protecting Jordan and safeguarding its security, stability, and social fabric.
