Parties: We support the Hashemite leadership and the military and security apparatuses in performing their duty

The parties affirmed, in statements and positions issued by them, the importance of rallying around the Hashemite leadership and supporting the armed forces and security services in performing their national duty, in addition to the necessity of exercising accuracy and responsibility in circulating information, relying on official sources, and not spreading rumors or preempting the results of investigations, in a way that preserves societal peace and prevents the exploitation of the incident to incite strife or sow division among the members of Jordanian society.

The National Charter Party condemned in the strongest terms the armed attack on the Greek Orthodox Church in the Hamoud area of Karak Governorate, confirming that targeting the innocent and violating the sanctity of places of worship is a crime that requires holding its perpetrators accountable in accordance with the law.

The party said that the affliction of Karak is the affliction of every Jordanian, and that the unity of Jordanians, Muslims and Christians, is firm and immune to strife, calling for rallying around the Hashemite leadership, supporting the armed forces and security services, relying on official sources, and rejecting rumors and incitement.

The party extended its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, wishing mercy for the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured, and that God may keep Jordan safe and united.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the Masar Party, former MP Ghazi Obeidat, on behalf of the party and the political bureau, condemned the attack that targeted the church in Karak Governorate, affirming the rejection of every act that targets places of worship or affects the security and safety of citizens, or contradicts the values of tolerance, brotherhood, and coexistence that characterize Jordanian society.

Obeidat affirmed that harming places of worship, whatever they may be, is morally and nationally unacceptable, and requires uncovering the circumstances of the incident and holding everyone whose responsibility is proven accountable in accordance with the law, stressing that Jordanian national unity is a red line, and that Jordanians, Muslims and Christians, form a single national fabric united by history, land, and a common destiny under the banner of the state and its Hashemite leadership.

He called on citizens, media outlets, and social media users to exercise accuracy and responsibility in circulating information, and to stay away from rumors and unreliable narratives that may affect national security or incite strife and harm societal peace, stressing the necessity of waiting for official statements issued by the Public Security Directorate and the competent authorities, and not preempting the results of the investigation.

Obeidat expressed his confidence in the Jordanian security services and their ability to uncover the circumstances of the incident and determine responsibilities according to the law, affirming that the cohesion of the internal front and the awareness of citizens constitute a basis for facing challenges and maintaining Jordan’s security and stability.

In turn, the Reform Party condemned the shooting incident during a funeral procession at the Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate, affirming that attacking the lives of citizens, terrorizing the safe, and violating the sanctity of places of worship are matters rejected by Islamic, national, and human values.

The party stressed that the unity and brotherhood of Jordanians, Muslims and Christians, are firm, and that their security and dignity are a shared national responsibility that cannot be compromised under any pretext.

The party confirmed that it is waiting for official information to be issued by the Public Security Directorate to determine the details and circumstances of the incident, expressing its confidence in the security services, and calling for not spreading rumors or circulating unreliable information, and obtaining information from its official sources and not preempting the results of investigations.

It also expressed its solidarity with the injured, their families, and the people of Karak Governorate, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured, and that God may protect Jordan and its people from all harm.

For his part, the Initiative of the Jordanian People Party called for rallying around the homeland, its Hashemite leadership, its security services, and the armed forces, and standing as one in the face of everything that would affect Jordan’s security, stability, and national unity, affirming that the cohesion of the internal front and national awareness constitute a fortress in the face of attempts to incite strife and destabilize.

The party stressed the necessity of obtaining information from its official sources, not circulating rumors and unconfirmed news, or being led by misleading information, and relying on statements issued by the competent government authorities and official spokespersons, to preserve the security and unity of society and prevent the exploitation of events to spread fear, incitement, or division among Jordanians.

The Secretary-General of the party, Dr. Mohammad Abu Hudaib, said that the party condemns in the strongest terms the shooting incident inside a church in Karak Governorate, affirming its absolute rejection of the attack that affects the sanctity of places of worship, the sacredness of lives, religious, human, and national values, and the system of brotherhood and coexistence that brings together the people of Jordan.

Abu Hudaib affirmed that targeting places of worship and safe citizens is an unacceptable crime that cannot be justified, and that harming the security of Jordanians and their national unity is a red line that requires a responsible national position, far from exploitation, incitement, and hate speech.

The Change Party also expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the shooting incident witnessed in Karak Governorate, affirming its rejection of criminal acts that target the security and stability of the homeland or put the lives and safety of citizens at risk.

The party stressed that the security and stability of Jordan and the safety of its people are red lines, and that any attack on the security of the homeland is an attack on all Jordanians, who are united by a firm national identity and a common destiny, affirming its standing behind the Jordanian security services and armed forces in protecting the homeland and safeguarding its security and stability.

The party expressed its confidence in the ability of the competent authorities to deal with the incident, uncover its circumstances, and hold those responsible for it accountable, pointing out that national and media responsibility requires not turning such events into material for interpretation, excitement, or spreading rumors, which may harm the national interest or affect the course of investigations. It also expressed its solidarity with those affected, wishing mercy for the victims and a speedy recovery for the injured.

For its part, the Jordanian Democratic Civil Party expressed its deep sadness and concern regarding the shooting incident in Karak Governorate, and what resulted from it, according to the preliminary information circulating, of victims and the injury of a number of citizens.

The party affirmed its condemnation of the attack on the lives of the innocent, stressing that protecting the lives, security, and safety of citizens and safeguarding places of worship and their sanctity is a national responsibility that does not accept negligence.

It called for national solidarity, maintaining the unity and cohesion of Jordanian society, not preempting the results of investigations or circulating unreliable information, and enabling the competent authorities to complete their procedures to uncover the circumstances of the incident and bring those responsible for it to justice in accordance with the law.

The party extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and their relatives, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured, and affirming its solidarity with the people of Karak Governorate in this affliction.

In turn, the Secretary-General of the Azm Party, Engineer Zaid Naffa, and the party members, denounced the attack witnessed by Karak Governorate at the Greek Orthodox Church in the Hamoud area, condemning every criminal act that targets the security and safety of Jordanians or seeks to affect their national unity and social fabric.

Naffa affirmed that Jordanian national unity is a firm constant and a supreme national value, bringing Jordanians together regardless of their origins and backgrounds, as partners in history and destiny, stressing that what unites them is greater than attempts at strife, and that their national and moral responsibility requires adhering to wisdom, solidarity, and cohesion, and not allowing the incident to be exploited to spread rumors, fuel division, or harm the unity of Jordanian society.

The Jordanian Qudwa Party also expressed its strong denunciation and rejection of the armed attack that occurred during a funeral procession inside a church in the town of Hamoud in Karak Governorate, affirming that attacking citizens in places of worship, and in moments of bidding farewell to their dead, constitutes a violation of religious and human values and an infringement on the sanctity of places of worship and human dignity.

The party stressed that the security of Jordanians, their national unity, and civil peace are firm constants that cannot be compromised, and that Jordanians, Muslims and Christians, form a single national fabric united by brotherhood, belonging, and a common destiny.

It affirmed the necessity of uncovering the circumstances of the incident, holding everyone proven to be involved in it accountable in accordance with the law, and taking the necessary measures to ensure the security of citizens, protect places of worship, and safeguard societal peace, expressing its condolences to the families of the deceased and its solidarity with the people of Karak, and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.