Jordanians: Targeting Christians is targeting the entire nation

- Jordan's security and stability are above all considerations

- Jordanians stand as one rank behind the Hashemite leadership and security services

- Targeting houses of worship is an assault on all citizens

- The deep-rooted relations between Muslims and Christians are an essential pillar of national identity

- Jordan will remain resilient against strife and those who incite it

- Unity is the safety valve against attempts to incite strife... and the nation's people are partners in land and stance

Official institutions, parties, parliamentary blocs, unions, associations, universities, and popular and tribal figures condemned the shooting incident that targeted Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate during a funeral procession, which resulted in deaths and injuries, affirming that national unity is a red line and that Jordanians stand as one rank behind the Hashemite leadership and security services.

The entities emphasized that targeting Christians is targeting the entire nation, and that the deep-rooted relations between Muslims and Christians constitute an essential pillar of the Jordanian national identity, stressing the need to pursue those involved in the crime, bring them to justice, and not allow the incident to be exploited to incite strife or undermine social peace.

The Council of Heads of Professional Associations condemned the attack on Hamoud Church, affirming that this criminal act affects Jordan's security and stability and targets the national fabric based on brotherhood, tolerance, and coexistence among Jordanians.

The Council affirmed that Jordanians stand as one rank behind the Hashemite leadership, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, stressing that the attack on houses of worship, the security of citizens, and their right to life and safety is an attack on all Jordanians.

The Council pointed to His Majesty the King's affirmation of confronting the terrorist act that targeted Karak with the harshest penalties and holding accountable everyone who violates the nation's security, confirming that Jordanians from the north of the Kingdom to its south are partners in land and stance, and that their national unity constitutes the foundation of Jordan's security and stability.

The President of the Council of Heads of Professional Associations, the head of the Jordanian Dental Association, Dr. Aya Al-Asmar, affirmed that the unity of Jordanians is a red line, that the nation's security and stability are above all considerations, and that the will and cohesion of Jordanians will remain stronger than all attempts at strife and division.

The Mubadara (Initiative) parliamentary party bloc, headed by MP Ahmad Al-Hameisat, considered the incident an assault on the sanctity of death and human dignity, and stressed the need to uncover its circumstances and hold those responsible accountable according to the law, calling for not circulating unverified news.

The Ummah parliamentary party bloc condemned the incident, affirming that it is a terrorist practice that targets Jordan's security and seeks to sow strife, and demanded intensifying efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

The Mubadara Party, through its Secretary-General Mohammad Abu Hudaib, condemned the incident which resulted, according to preliminary information, in deaths and injuries, calling for obtaining information from official sources only and not circulating rumors.

The Azm Party, through its Secretary-General Engineer Zaid Naffa, affirmed that national unity is not just a slogan but deep-rooted constants, calling for uncovering who is behind the crime or inciting it.

The Islah (Reform) Party condemned the crime, affirming that the attack affects every Jordanian, whether Muslim or Christian, and calling for adherence to the statements issued by the Public Security Directorate and not circulating rumors or photos of victims and the injured out of respect for their dignity.

The Secretary-General of the Al-Amal (Labor) Party, MP Mutaz Abu Rumman, denounced the incident, affirming that the unity of Jordanians is the safety valve against attempts to incite strife.

The Taghyeer (Change) Party condemned the incident, calling for refraining from publishing analyses and speculations that precede the results of investigations or address the motives of the incident before an official statement is issued by the security services.

The National Charter Party said that the blood of Jordanians and the sanctity of houses of worship are a red line, demanding that the perpetrators of the crime be held accountable with the maximum legal penalties.

The National Development Party warned against exploiting the incident to incite strife or spread hate speech, calling for adherence to what is issued by official authorities.

The Jordanian Qudwa (Example) Party denounced the armed attack that took place during a funeral procession inside a church in the town of Hamoud, affirming that the security of Jordanians, their national unity, and civil peace are deep-rooted constants that cannot be compromised, and that protecting national unity and promoting the values of tolerance and brotherhood is a shared national responsibility.

The Jordanian Conservative Party condemned the terrorist operation that targeted the village of Hamoud, affirming that Jordan will remain a model of love, harmony, and brotherhood among its people, and that attempts to sow division or undermine its national unity will not succeed in weakening the cohesion of Jordanian society.

The party affirmed its confidence in the ability of the security services to pursue the perpetrators of the crime, uncover its circumstances, and bring those responsible to justice, calling on Jordanians to hold fast to their national unity and stand as one rank in the face of everything that threatens the nation's security and stability.

The Labor Party condemned the crime that targeted a church in the village of Hamoud and claimed the lives of a number of citizens and injured others, affirming that Karak and all of Jordan is a deep-rooted model of coexistence and unity of destiny, and that there is no difference between a Muslim Jordanian and a Christian Jordanian in belonging, rights, and dignity.

The party stressed the importance of supporting the efforts of the security services, verifying the accuracy of information circulation, and rejecting rumors and any discourse that fuels division or exploits people's pain to undermine their unity, affirming that national unity and Jordan's security are a red line.

The Jordanian Social Democratic Party condemned the terrorist operation that targeted Jordanian citizens during the funeral procession, affirming that it represents an assault on social security and civil peace, and pointing to the national unity that Jordan has known historically and which is embodied by the values of citizenship, brotherhood, and coexistence.

The party stressed the importance of societal solidarity in these circumstances, obtaining information from its official sources, and not being drawn into inflammatory and misleading rhetoric.

The Jordanian Civil Democratic Party also expressed its sadness and concern regarding the incident, affirming the importance of national solidarity and maintaining the unity and cohesion of Jordanian society, not preempting the results of investigations or circulating unverified information, and enabling the competent authorities to complete their procedures to uncover the circumstances of the incident and bring those responsible to justice according to the law.

The Karak Reconstruction Foundation, on behalf of the governorate and its figures, condemned the criminal act that contradicts the principles of religions, human values, and social norms, affirming that the attack will only increase the people of Karak and all other governorates, Muslims and Christians, in cohesion, and that they are one body united by the bonds of blood, neighborhood, and common destiny, and that Karak will remain a fortified fortress against strife.

The Foundation announced that the tribes of Karak will collectively bury the martyrs and accept condolences, affirming its standing behind the security services and the armed forces in pursuing the perpetrators, and calling on citizens to circulate news from its official sources.

The Al-Wafaa (Loyalty) bloc affirmed that national unity and the cohesion of the social fabric are greater than any incident, and that Jordanian blood, in all its forms, origins, and backgrounds, is sacred and protected, and no incident should be a reason to undermine national unity.

The Greater Irbid Municipality, through its committee head Imad Al-Azzam, condemned the attack carried out by a "rogue group," affirming that Jordan was, is, and will remain resilient against strife and those who incite it, and calling for striking with an iron fist at the perpetrators and executors.

The Irbid Chamber of Industry, through its president Hani Abu Hassan, also condemned the attack, affirming that its perpetrators have no relation to the Islamic religion, that they hide behind the cloak of religion, while religion is innocent of them, and calling for striking with an iron fist at the perpetrators and participants.

The Irbid District Electricity Company affirmed that the terrorist attack will not undermine the unity of Jordanians and the cohesion of their national fabric based on brotherhood, tolerance, and coexistence.

The head of the Clearing and Transport Companies Association, Daifallah Abu Aqoula, condemned the incident, affirming that targeting houses of worship will only increase Jordanians in cohesion, and expressing his confidence in the ability of the security services to pursue its perpetrators.

The Engineers Association condemned the sinful attack that targeted mourners in Hamoud Church in Karak.

The Association expressed its strongest condemnation of this criminal act, which contradicts human and moral values, and the tolerance, brotherhood, and love that Jordanians are built upon.

It affirmed its standing as one rank behind His Majesty King Abdullah II, and alongside the security services in performing their duty to protect the nation and citizens, and its confidence in their ability to uncover the circumstances of the incident and bring those responsible to justice.

The Jordanian Engineers Association, Irbid branch, also condemned the crime regardless of its motives, affirming that there is no justification for violating the sanctity of Jordanian blood, and demanding the imposition of the harshest penalties on the perpetrators.

The Council of the Jordanian Agricultural Engineers Association condemned the incident, affirming that the sanctity of human blood, the preservation of lives, and the protection of houses of worship are national and moral constants that do not accept compromise or negligence, and that any attack on them is a condemned and rejected act that requires the application of the law and the preservation of social peace.

The head of the Amman Committee, Engineer Ahmad Al-Malkawi, denounced the armed attack that claimed the lives of a number of citizens, affirming that Jordan's security and the safety of its people are a red line, and expressing his pride in the efficiency of the security services.

The President of Zarqa University, Dr. Nidal Al-Ramahi, condemned the terrorist act, affirming that Jordanians, with all their components, are one family united by national belonging and loyalty to the Hashemite leadership.

Ajloun National University denounced the terrorist operation, affirming that the sanctity of human blood is a deep-rooted value.

In Ajloun Governorate, official, popular, partisan, and community figures expressed their strong condemnation of the incident, emphasizing that the security and safety of citizens and the preservation of national unity are a shared responsibility that requires concerted efforts and the strengthening of cohesion among the components of Jordanian society.

The President of Ajloun National University, Dr. Firas Al-Hanandeh, said that academic institutions play a fundamental role in consolidating the values of citizenship, tolerance, and respect for social diversity, pointing to the importance of raising youth awareness about the dangers of violence and extremism and immunizing them against ideas that target the unity and stability of society.

The General Manager of Al-Sakhra Security and Protection Company, retired Major General Hassan Abu Annab, emphasized the importance of supporting security services, enabling them to perform their duties in accordance with the law, dealing firmly with perpetrators of crimes, and preventing the exploitation of security incidents to incite chaos or threaten social peace.

In turn, the head of the Ajloun Governorate Council committee, Engineer Muawiya Annab, emphasized that maintaining stability requires the integration of the roles of official and community institutions in promoting trust and cooperation, while the head of the Kufranjah Municipal Committee, Ismail Al-Aroud, explained the importance of strengthening communication between citizens and official institutions and countering rumors and misinformation.

The Dean of Ajloun University College, Dr. Ayman Freihat, pointed to the need to promote a culture of dialogue, acceptance of the other, and the rejection of violence among students, noting that building social awareness begins with consolidating human and national values that protect generations from hate speech and intolerance.

The priest of the Saint Paul the Apostle parish, Father Johnny Bahbah, said that the bonds of brotherhood and citizenship that unite Jordanians transcend attempts at division, and that Muslim-Christian coexistence represents a fundamental pillar of the Jordanian national fabric, calling for the rejection of any attempt to use the incident to incite religious or social strife.

The Director of the Ajloun Vocational Training Institute, Engineer Laith Al-Qudah, emphasized that the criminal act does not target a specific group, but rather targets the entire nation and attempts to undermine its national fabric and the historical brotherhood between Jordanians, both Muslims and Christians.

Community figures in Ajloun also emphasized the importance of the role of the family and cultural institutions in building a cohesive society based on respect for difference and tolerance, strengthening the spirit of solidarity among the people of the governorates, and standing with the people of Karak and the families of the victims.

The Jordan Environment Society condemned the attack, confirming that targeting the sons of the nation, regardless of their religion, is an attack on all of Jordan, and that Jordanian blood is one.

The Jordanian Society for Scientific Research, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity also condemned the terrorist act, calling for not allowing any party to exploit incidents to incite sedition and division.

The Awn National Cultural Society emphasized that the relationship between Muslims and Christians is an essential pillar of national identity, while the President of the General Union of Voluntary Societies, Amer Al-Khawaldeh, emphasized that Jordan's security and stability are national constants that cannot be compromised.

The Al-Amr clans, represented by Sheikh Daoud Madallah Al-Amr, denounced the crime, confirming that targeting any Jordanian because of their religion is an attack on all of Jordan.

The Civil Society Organizations Coordination Committee (Himam) emphasized that incidents targeting the right to life and security are contrary to the values of Jordanian society based on brotherhood, solidarity, and respect for religious pluralism, and violate Jordan's history of coexistence and the strong relationships that unite its people.

The committee called on citizens, media outlets, and social media users to act responsibly, not to circulate rumors and unverified information, and to obtain information related to the investigation from specialized official authorities, confirming its support for the efforts of security services in uncovering the circumstances of the crime, pursuing those involved, and bringing them to justice.

For its part, the international "Color, Word, Melody" initiative emphasized that Christians and Muslims in Jordan are united by a common history and a single destiny, and that national unity based on love, brotherhood, and mutual respect constitutes a fortress against attempts to sow division and hatred.

The founder and president of the initiative, Fadi Shaheen, stressed that the attack on places of worship and the lives of innocent people represents a crime against humanity, confirming that Jordan will remain united by all its people, resilient against sedition and attempts to undermine its national unity.

The entities, parties, and figures expressed their solidarity with the families of the victims and the injured and the people of Karak, offering condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, and emphasizing the necessity of the rule of law, holding those responsible for the crime accountable, and preserving national unity and social peace.

The Council emphasized that Karak will remain a firm symbol of brotherhood and national cohesion, noting that the people of the governorate, Muslims and Christians, have embodied through generations the highest meanings of brotherhood, neighborliness, and a common destiny, and called for prioritizing the voice of wisdom and reason and avoiding interpretations not based on reliable information.

For its part, the Jordan Medical Association condemned the crime, confirming that Jordanian blood is one, that the pain of Karak is the pain of the entire nation, and that the security of Jordan and the lives of its people are red lines that cannot be compromised. It stressed that terrorism will not undermine the cohesion of Jordanians, confirming its rallying around the Hashemite leadership and its confidence in the armed forces and security services and its adherence to the rule of law.

The Jordanian Writers Association also condemned the terrorist crime, confirming that terrorism will not undermine Jordan's security, dignity, and national cohesion, and that this affliction will only increase Jordanians' steadfastness and solidarity, offering condolences to the Hashemite leadership, the Jordanian people, and the families of the victims, and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

The Diwan of the People of Karak in Amman emphasized its absolute condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted worshipers during a funeral in Hamoud Church, stressing that Karak's social fabric, Christian and Muslim, is one and has been rooted for centuries, and that the bullets of treachery will not be able to tear it apart.

The Diwan called on the people of Karak and Jordanians to stand together, exercise restraint, and not be drawn into rumors, confirming its confidence in the armed forces and security services, and its standing by the families of the victims and their clans.

The Preparatory Committee of the National Popular Front expressed its shock at the crime that took place in front of the Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, which resulted in victims and injuries, calling for confronting all forms of terrorism, recalling Jordan's social and political history, and working towards a unified national position from the various components of the Jordanian people.

In Karak, the Governorate Council, represented by its president and members, condemned the terrorist attack, confirming that it does not only target innocent lives, but also targets the security of the nation and its national unity, and disregards the values of love, tolerance, and peace.

The Council stressed that Karak, with its ancient history and its people from various roots and origins, will remain a model of brotherhood and coexistence between Muslims and Christians, and that national unity will remain the impenetrable dam against attempts to tamper with Jordan's security and stability.

For its part, the Karak Chamber of Commerce, represented by its president, Engineer Omar Al-Dmour, its director, its employees, and the commercial sector in the governorate, denounced the attack that targeted safe people in the church of Hamoud town, confirming that it contradicts the principles of heavenly religions, human values, social norms, and the authentic traditions of Jordanian society.

The Chamber emphasized that the attack will not undermine the determination of Jordanians, but will increase the people of Karak and the Kingdom's governorates, Muslims and Christians, in cohesion and strength, stressing its confidence in the security services and the armed forces in pursuing the perpetrators and maintaining the security and stability of the nation.