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Karak figures condemn the attack on Hamoud Church and affirm the unity of Jordanians

Karak figures condemn the attack on Hamoud Church and affirm the unity of Jordanians

Official, religious, and community figures in the Southern Ghor District and the Southern Mazar District condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the church in the town of Hamoud in Karak Governorate, which resulted in the martyrdom of a number of citizens and the injury of others, affirming their categorical rejection of all forms of violence and extremism, and the necessity of protecting places of worship, safeguarding their sanctity, and preserving the unity of the national fabric and the values of brotherhood and coexistence among Jordanians.

The District Administrator of Southern Ghor, the head of the Southern Ghor Municipality Committee, members of the municipal council, and municipal employees, along with the people of the district, affirmed their strong condemnation and denunciation of this criminal attack, stressing their absolute rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism, and any attempts aimed at undermining national unity or attacking places of worship and their sanctity.

They expressed their confidence in the security services and their ability to carry out their duty in maintaining security and stability, uncovering the circumstances of the incident, pursuing those involved, and bringing them to justice, stressing that Jordanians will remain cohesive in the face of everything that targets the security of the homeland and the unity of its people.

For its part, the Southern Mazar Endowments Directorate denounced the incident that occurred in the vicinity of Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate, confirming that it represents an unacceptable attack on human security and the right to life and dignity, and contradicts the teachings of the true Islamic religion and the human and national values that call for preserving life, respecting others, and safeguarding holy sites.

The Directorate expressed its deep sadness and sorrow over this tragedy, extending its sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims' families and relatives and to our Christian brothers,

It affirmed that the people of Jordan, Muslims and Christians, are united by deep-rooted bonds of brotherhood and a shared history, and that any attack targeting their security and dignity represents an infringement on the national fabric and social unity that Jordanians cherish and are keen to preserve.

The Directorate stressed the importance of adhering to the values of tolerance, moderation, and coexistence, and rejecting forms of extremism, hatred, and strife, calling for obtaining information from its official sources and allowing the competent authorities to carry out their duty in dealing with the incident.

In the same context, the Shqeira Al-Gharbiya Women's Charitable Society, represented by its president, Dr. Etemad Jamil Al-Jaafreh, condemned the attack that targeted the Hamoud town church, affirming its strong rejection of this criminal act that violates the sanctity of places of worship, contradicts religious and human values, and targets the foundations of coexistence and the bonds of national brotherhood that constitute a fundamental pillar of Jordan's stability and social cohesion.

Al-Jaafreh affirmed that the sanctity of places of worship is a principle that must not be violated, and that attacking them represents an attack on shared human values and an attempt to undermine the system of principles that bring together the people of one nation, stressing that the unity of Jordanians is not just a slogan, but a firm and established national approach that is not affected by hardships nor weakened by criminal acts.

She added that Jordan, with its Hashemite leadership, the awareness of its people, and their cohesion, will remain a model of national brotherhood, respect for holy sites, and the preservation of human dignity, resilient against strife and attempts to sow division among its people, who are united by one homeland, a shared destiny, and deep-rooted belonging.

Al-Jaafreh extended her sincerest condolences and sympathy to the people of Hamoud town and the victims' families, expressing her solidarity with everyone affected by this painful event, and calling for the preservation of the values of love, brotherhood, and tolerance, and the safeguarding of places of worship so they remain beacons of peace and coexistence.

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