Momani: Christians are an integral part of the national fabric and any attack on a Jordanian is an attack on Jordan as a whole
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The Minister of Government Communication and official government spokesperson, Muhannad Al-Momani, affirmed on Friday that Christians are an integral and inseparable part of the Jordanian national fabric, and that their presence is deeply rooted in the history, identity, and national narrative of this land, stressing that any attack on any Jordanian, regardless of their religion or belief, is an attack on Jordan as a whole.
Momani said that Christians are partners in Jordan's history, present, and future, stressing that the terrorist crime that targeted a church in the village of Hammoud in Karak Governorate will not succeed in spreading fear or sowing discord among Jordanians, nor in undermining their unity, cohesion, and the values of shared coexistence.
He added that "the blood of every Jordanian citizen is precious to all Jordanians, and the lives, security, and safety of Jordanians supersede all other considerations," emphasizing that this crime is an attack on Jordan as a whole.
Momani prayed for the nation's martyrs who died in the attack, affirming that the perpetrators of the crime will face retribution at the hands of the security forces, and that this terrorist crime will not pass without holding everyone behind it accountable.
He said that the state has been and is pursuing the criminals who committed this crime, and that the security agencies are pursuing everyone who had a hand in it, stressing that the state will not hesitate to pursue the perpetrators.
Momani emphasized that the perpetrators of the crime do not reflect the values of Jordanian society and its brotherhood, nor do they represent Jordan, stressing that any attempt to spread fear or sow discord will not undermine the unity and cohesion of Jordanians or the values of shared coexistence.
He stated that Jordanians have the right to know the truth of what happened, reaffirming the government's commitment to providing information and the truth successively, without affecting the course of the investigation.
Momani announced public mourning in the Kingdom and the lowering of flags at half-mast for three days in mourning for the souls of the innocent martyrs who died in the attack.
