The terrorist crime that targeted houses of worship and terrorized the peaceful in Karak, the city of history and heroism, sought in vain to target the solid Jordanian national fabric. Here, the brilliant Royal response came to affirm established facts that brook no interpretation; first, that the bullets of treachery, no matter how criminal, are too weak to scratch the solidity of Jordanian national unity, which represents the impenetrable shield against all conspiracies. From the north of the country to its south, Jordanians stand as one rank, partners in land and destiny, with no place among them for sedition or a gap through which the hateful can penetrate.
Karak has always been, throughout history, a rock upon which the ambitions of invaders and those who deviate from the nation's ranks have shattered. The righteous martyrs of today, who shed their pure blood in defense of Jordan's security and stability, are but an extension of a long journey of sacrifices made by the sons of this loyal people. Confirming this, the Royal words carried an unequivocal deterrent message: "The blood of a Jordanian is precious, and we will strike with an iron fist anyone who dares to transgress against this country," declaring that the state, with its apparatus, armed forces, and vigilant security, will not be lenient and will not retreat in uprooting the roots of terrorism and punishing anyone who contemplates harming Jordan's security and stability with the severest penalties.
Today, in the face of this grave tragedy, we call upon our proud people to exercise greater vigilance and to rally around the wise Hashemite leadership and our security and military institutions, which spare no effort to ensure the nation's banner remains flying high with security and safety.
May God protect Jordan as an impenetrable nation, have mercy on our righteous martyrs, grant their families patience and solace, and heal the wounded; He is All-Hearing and Responsive.
