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Figures from Aqaba condemn the shooting inside and around a church in the village of Hamoud in Karak

Figures from Aqaba condemn the shooting inside and around a church in the village of Hamoud in Karak

Community figures from the Aqaba Governorate condemned the shooting incident inside and around a church in the village of Hamoud in Karak, affirming their rejection of violence and attacks on places of worship, and the necessity of safeguarding the security of citizens and the sanctity of religious sites.

Mr. Ali Abu Al-Ezz stated that attacking places of worship is unacceptable and contradicts national and moral values, calling for the prioritization of reason and wisdom, and adherence to the law to preserve the security and stability of society.

Mr. Arafat Radwan emphasized that brotherhood, tolerance, and mutual respect are pillars of Jordanian society, stressing the need to confront any practices that undermine social peace or incite discord among the nation's people.

Mr. Salameh Al-Maaytah called for handling the incident with national responsibility and leaving the investigation to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal measures, in order to preserve rights and ensure the security and peace of mind of citizens.

Mr. Ahmed Al-Kiswani stressed that the unity and cohesion of Jordanians serve as a safety valve in the face of challenges, affirming that protecting places of worship and respecting their sanctity is a shared responsibility, and that the law and the rejection of violence are the foundations for this.

The figures affirmed that the people of Aqaba stand with the people of Karak, based on the bonds of brotherhood and national cohesion among Jordanians from the north of the Kingdom to its south, stressing that the incident should not undermine the established values of coexistence and tolerance.

They called for promoting dialogue, exercising restraint, and prioritizing the national interest, affirming that the rule of law, respect for others, and the preservation of social peace are pillars of Jordan's security, stability, and the unity of its people.

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