The seminar was attended by the pastor of Saint George's Church in Irbid and director of the ecclesiastical court office in northern Jordan, Father Dionysius Haddad, the inspector at the Irbid First Awqaf Directorate, Dr. Ahmed Qasim, and the Secretary-General of the Jordanian Qudwa Party, Iyad Al-Najjar.
The speakers at the seminar, which was moderated by the head of the party's social committee, lawyer Mohammed Rababa'a, emphasized that Jordanian national unity constitutes a fundamental pillar in protecting the nation and preserving its social fabric, and that the relations of love, brotherhood, and cooperation among Jordanians, with their various components, represent a firm model for shared national belonging.
The seminar addressed the repercussions of the crime that occurred in the town of Hamoud, and the pain it left among Jordanians, stressing that the national and humanitarian positions expressed by the Jordanian people, through solidarity with the families of the martyrs and standing by their relatives, embody the depth of the national and fraternal bonds that unite Jordanians.
For his part, Al-Najjar stressed that extremist ideology poses a danger to the nation and its national unity, emphasizing the need to move from positions to sustainable national and institutional work, by spreading awareness and strengthening the role of the family, educational, religious, and media institutions, and civil society organizations in preventing extremism and confronting hate speech and incitement.
For its part, the Jordanian National Women's Committees Gathering in Irbid condemned the sinful and treacherous attack that targeted our people and Christian brothers in the church of the town of Hamoud in Karak Governorate, indicating that this crime represents a desperate attempt to undermine our solid social fabric, and that the efforts of the meddlers have failed in the face of the steadfastness of this nation and its unity.
The gathering pointed out that Jordan was and will remain a land of love and harmony, where the minarets of mosques embrace the bells of churches to ring out with one voice, confirming that awareness and national responsibility strengthen national cohesion.
The statement concluded by saying: "May God protect Jordan, its leadership and people, may God have mercy on our righteous martyrs, and may God protect Jordan, standing tall, proud, dear, and impregnable."
In the capital, Amman, employees of the Jordanian Nursing Council organized a protest in condemnation of the terrorist crime that targeted Saint George's Church in the town of Hamoud in Karak Governorate, in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and the injured, and in affirmation of the unity of Jordanians and their rejection of violence and extremism.
The Secretary-General of the Council, Dr. Hani Al-Nawafleh, said that the terrorist crime represents an attack on the security of all Jordanians, and on their established values of brotherhood, coexistence, and respect for the sanctity of life and places of worship, confirming that the blood of Jordanians is precious, and that the crime that touched our people in Karak touched the conscience of the entire nation.
He added that Jordan, with its Hashemite leadership and the cohesion of its people, will remain a nation resistant to the advocates of sedition and hatred, and that Jordanians are united by a deep national brotherhood, and a shared history of love, solidarity, and decent living.
Al-Nawafleh appreciated the efforts made by the security services in tracking down the perpetrators of the crime and arresting them, praising their efficiency, vigilance, and keenness to protect the security of the nation and the citizen, and confirming confidence in the state's institutions and their ability to enforce the law and achieve justice.
He indicated that the Council, chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein, bases its position on its professional and humanitarian mission based on protecting life and safeguarding human dignity, confirming the standing of the Council's family by the side of the injured and the families of the martyrs in this painful affliction.
The Council of Captains praised the efforts of the security services and their high vigilance, which contributed to uncovering the perpetrators involved in the crime that shook the conscience of Jordanians and stirred sadness and grief in the souls of all the nation's people.
The Council indicated that the speed of response and efficiency of security work reflect the level of readiness and professionalism enjoyed by the security institutions, and their constant keenness to protect the nation, safeguard its security and stability, consolidate the rule of law, and pursue everyone who is tempted to tamper with Jordan's security and the safety of its people.
The Council confirmed its confidence in the security services and their ability to perform their national duty with all responsibility and competence, under the wise Hashemite leadership, stressing that Jordan's security and national unity are a red line, and that the cohesion of Jordanians and their standing as one rank will remain the safety valve in the face of all attempts to harm the nation.
In Ajloun Governorate, the Ajloun Public Works Directorate appreciated the efficiency and vigilance of the Jordanian security services in dealing with events and crises, confirming that their efforts reflect high efficiency in protecting the nation's security, stability, and the safety of citizens.
The Directorate condemned the unfortunate events witnessed in Karak Governorate, expressing its deep regret for what happened, and confirming its rejection of everything that would undermine Jordan's security and stability or threaten the safety of citizens.
The Director of Public Works of Ajloun Governorate, Engineer Alaa Al-Hazaymeh, said that the protest organized by the directorate comes as an expression of solidarity with the people of Karak Governorate, and standing by the families of the victims and the injured, in affirmation of national unity and the rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism.
The Agricultural Engineers Association branch in Ajloun appreciated the efforts of the Jordanian security services and their vigilance in dealing with the Karak events and pursuing those involved and arresting them, in order to preserve the nation's security, stability, and the safety of citizens.
The branch confirmed its pride in the national role played by the security services and the sacrifices of their members in protecting Jordan and safeguarding its capabilities, praising their continuous efforts in maintaining the nation's security and stability.
The Ajloun Public Works Directorate, with its staff, carried out a solidarity protest in condemnation of the attack that targeted one of the churches in Karak Governorate, and in affirmation of the rejection of all forms of attack on places of worship, and everything that would undermine social peace and national unity.
The Director of Public Works, Engineer Alaa Salim Al-Hazaymeh, confirmed that Jordan will remain a model of brotherhood, tolerance, and coexistence among the people of the one Jordanian nation, with its various components, and that the attack on places of worship affects the national and humanitarian values that unite Jordanians.
She praised the efforts of the security services in dealing with the incident and the speed of arresting those involved, confirming their role in protecting the nation and maintaining its security and stability.
The director of the Ajloun Vocational Training Institute and its employees participated in the solidarity protest organized by the "Arabkum Ajloun" team in front of the Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church in Ajloun, in solidarity with our people in the Hamoud church in Karak Governorate, following the painful incident.
The director of the institute, Laith Al-Qudah, confirmed in his speech during the protest that what afflicted the Hamoud church afflicted every Jordanian home, and that Muslims and Christians in Jordan are one family and one blood.
In Jerash Governorate, the Federation of Charitable Societies in Jerash Governorate organized a solidarity event with the martyrs of Karak.
The head of the federation, Amer Al-Khawaldeh, said that the event embodies the national position rejecting all forms of violence and attack on the innocent and places of worship, and expresses the solidarity of Jordanians and their cohesion in the face of challenges.
He emphasized the importance of strengthening national unity and solidarity among the members of Jordanian society, and standing as one rank in the face of terrorism and extremism, in a way that preserves the nation's security and stability and maintains the cohesion of its social fabric.
MP Shifa Al-Muqabala emphasized the importance of national solidarity in the face of attacks that target the security and stability of society, pointing out that the unity of Jordanians and their cohesion constitute a fundamental pillar in protecting the nation and strengthening its ability to face challenges.
The Director of Social Development in Jerash, Manal Abu Ghazleh, said that the protest reflects the spirit of solidarity and mutual support among the members of society, and confirms the importance of the role of official and civil institutions in spreading the culture of tolerance and brotherhood, and strengthening societal awareness of the dangers of extremism and hatred.
The head of the Federation of Charitable Societies in Jerash, Zaid Al-Zaboun, expressed his pride in the participation of community entities in this protest, confirming that charitable societies play an important role in strengthening social cohesion and consolidating the values of belonging and loyalty to the nation and the Hashemite leadership.
Father Jreis Smeirat said that the attack on places of worship contradicts religious and humanitarian values, confirming the importance of protecting the sanctity of holy places and strengthening the culture of dialogue and mutual respect, and praising the efforts of His Majesty King Abdullah II and the security services in maintaining Jordan's security and stability.
In Zarqa Governorate, the Creative Team Forum for Culture and Arts, in cooperation with a number of cultural forums and bodies, organized a national solidarity evening titled "A Nation's Gift" at the forum's headquarters, with the participation of the Islamic preacher and thinker Dr. Hamdi Murad.
The head of the forum, Raed Assaf, praised the capabilities of the security services and their efforts in protecting Jordan's security and dealing with professionalism and speed with the terrorist operation that the Saint George's Church in the town of Hamoud in Karak Governorate was subjected to, which led to the martyrdom and injury of a number of Jordanians.
Assaf valued the honorable stance of Jordanians in confronting terrorism and those with extremist ideologies, and their rejection of all forms of violence, affirming that Jordanians stand behind the wise Hashemite leadership in dealing with this grave tragedy.
A number of heads and members of the Mahmoud Abu Awad Cultural Foundation, the Future Cultural Forum, the Arab House Cultural Forum, the Ashiyat Forum for Literature and Arts, and the Literary House for Culture and Arts spoke, affirming everyone's rallying around His Majesty King Abdullah II and the military and security apparatuses, and the necessity of firmly confronting the strongholds of terrorism and saboteurs, and defending the homeland and the citizen.
They pointed to the importance of dedicating cultural activities to educating citizens, forming a state of strong national awareness in the face of this deviant ideology, and rejecting terrorism and hate speech among the various components of Jordanian society.
Poets Ali Al-Fauri, Saleh Al-Jaafra, Taghreed Haddadin, and Mohammed Al-Toura, and writer Daigham Al-Qassous participated in presenting poetic segments and prose texts in mourning the martyrs and strengthening the values of belonging to the homeland and loyalty to the wise Hashemite leadership.
