Irbid Industry holds a solidarity stand with the families of the martyrs and the injured of the Karak terrorist attack
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The Irbid Chamber of Industry held a solidarity and condemnation stand today, Wednesday, in front of the Chamber's building, in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and the injured of the terrorist attack that targeted Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate. The event was attended by the Chamber's Chairman, Hani Abu Hassan, members of its Board of Directors, Father Jeries Thabet, Father Dionysius Haddad, the head of the Irbid Greater Municipality Committee Imad Al-Azzam, MP Iyad Jabreen, former MP Jamil Al-Nimri, Director of Al-Hassan Industrial City Hani Dhiyabat, Director of Irbid Second Awqaf Firas Abu Khait, and a number of industrialists and popular figures, affirming national unity and the rejection of terrorism and extremism in all their forms.
Irbid Chamber of Industry Chairman Hani Abu Hassan affirmed that this stand expresses the Jordanians' rejection of this cowardly terrorist act and embodies solidarity with the families of the martyrs and the injured, stressing that Jordan, with its Hashemite leadership, people, and institutions, stands as one rank in confronting terrorism and countering anyone who attempts to undermine the nation's security and stability.
Abu Hassan said that Jordanians stand behind His Majesty King Abdullah II in confronting terrorism and extremism, and that the unity of the national position and social cohesion constitute the fundamental pillar in countering these criminal acts, emphasizing that there is no place for hate speech and division among members of Jordanian society, and that Jordan's strength lies in its unity and the cohesion of its people across all their components.
Abu Hassan praised the efforts made by the security services and their rapid response in apprehending those involved in the attack, stressing that the efficiency and vigilance they demonstrated reflect their ability to protect citizens' security and safeguard the Kingdom's stability, and that anyone who contemplates practicing terrorism, assaulting others, and killing innocents will face justice and the law.
For his part, Father Haddad, pastor of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Irbid, emphasized that the assault on Hamoud Church constitutes a crime rejected and condemned by all Jordanians, and that targeting innocents and houses of worship represents an assault on the human and national values that bring together members of the same society.
He expressed his appreciation for the positions of solidarity that reflect the authenticity and cohesion of Jordanians, stressing that the unity of the Jordanian people and their rallying around their Hashemite leadership constitute a safety valve in the face of attempts to sow division and hatred, praising the security services' efforts in quickly apprehending those involved.
In turn, Irbid Chamber of Industry member Amin Al-Ramahi said that the solidarity stand expresses a collective national position that rejects terrorism in all its forms and confirms that Jordan's security and stability is a shared responsibility that requires the concerted efforts of all institutions and economic and social actors. He added that the industrial sector stands with the families of the martyrs and the injured in this painful tragedy, affirming that Jordanians will remain united in the face of all attempts to undermine the nation's security and national unity.
For his part, Irbid Chamber of Industry member Mamoun Halawa affirmed that terrorist crimes will not succeed in affecting the Jordanian social fabric or influencing the relationships of love and brotherhood that bring together members of society across all its components, pointing out that Jordan was and will remain a model of coexistence and national unity. He stressed the importance of strengthening the values of tolerance and solidarity and standing behind the Hashemite leadership and security services in protecting the nation and safeguarding its security and stability.
Former MP Jamil Al-Nimri said that confronting terrorism is not limited to security measures, but also requires strengthening societal awareness, consolidating the culture of citizenship and tolerance, and rejecting hate speech and incitement, affirming that targeting houses of worship and innocents represents an assault on the entire Jordanian society. He added that the unity and cohesion of Jordanians in the face of these crimes constitute a clear message that attempts to sow discord will find no foothold in the Kingdom.
For his part, Director of Irbid Second Awqaf Firas Abu Khait affirmed that terrorist attacks targeting innocents and houses of worship are rejected religiously and humanely, and that protecting lives and safeguarding human dignity are values called for by divine laws.
He stressed the importance of strengthening the discourse of moderation and tolerance and consolidating the culture of coexistence among members of Jordanian society, affirming that national unity and cooperation between religious and societal institutions constitute a fundamental pillar in confronting extremist ideology and protecting the nation's security and stability.
Abu Hassan stressed the importance of strengthening national solidarity and standing as one rank in the face of all forms of extremism and violence, pointing out that national responsibility requires protecting the social fabric and consolidating the values of tolerance and brotherhood, in a way that preserves Jordan's security and stability and safeguards its national unity.
