Press conference by the Minister of Interior and the Director of Public Security in Karak
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The Minister of Interior, Mazen Al-Faraya, and the Director of Public Security, Major General Obeidallah Al-Maaytah, held a joint press conference at 5:30 PM today, Friday, at the Karak Governorate headquarters, to review the details of the security incident and recent developments regarding the terrorist attack that took place today, Friday, at the Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hammoud, Karak Governorate.
Al-Faraya began the press conference by invoking mercy for the nation's martyrs, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, and offering condolences to the families of the martyrs, the people of Karak, and the citizens of the nation in this grave tragedy.
Al-Faraya stated that we are facing a terrorist operation carried out by a group of extremists, emphasizing that this cowardly terrorist act only increases Jordanians' determination and persistence to reject violence and extremism in all its forms.
The Minister, Al-Faraya, also added that what is required of Jordanians under these circumstances is to go about their business as usual and leave the work to the security agencies.
For his part, the Director of Public Security, Major General Obeidallah Al-Maaytah, explained during the press conference that 34 citizens were injured and 7 citizens were martyred, stressing that the perpetrators of this terrorist act will be apprehended in the very near future, brought to justice, and legal measures will be taken against them.
