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Solidarity vigils with the families of the martyrs of Hamoud Church in Karak

Solidarity vigils with the families of the martyrs of Hamoud Church in Karak

Official and community entities organized, this Wednesday, solidarity vigils with the families of the martyrs of the terrorist incident at Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate, affirming the unity of Jordanians and the cohesion of their national fabric in the face of terrorism and extremism.

In Irbid, the Chamber of Industry held a solidarity vigil, during which the Chamber's Chairman, Hani Abu Hassan, affirmed the Jordanians' rejection of this terrorist act and their solidarity with the families of the martyrs and the injured. He emphasized that Jordanians stand behind His Majesty King Abdullah II, united in the face of terrorism and extremism, and that the unity of the national stance and social cohesion are the foundation for protecting the nation's security and stability, with no place for hate speech and division among members of society.

Abu Hassan praised the efforts of the security services and their rapid response in apprehending those involved in the attack, confirming their competence and vigilance in protecting citizens and safeguarding the Kingdom's stability, and that the perpetrators of terrorist crimes will face justice and the law.

For his part, the pastor of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Irbid, Father Dionysius Haddad, affirmed that the attack on Hamoud Church is a crime condemned and rejected by Jordanians, and that targeting innocents and places of worship is an assault on human and national values.

Chamber member Amin Al-Ramahi said that the industrial sector stands with the families of the martyrs and the injured, while Chamber member Mamoun Halawa affirmed that terrorist crimes will not undermine the Jordanian social fabric and the relationships of love and brotherhood among its people, noting that Jordan will remain a model of coexistence and national unity.

Former MP Jamil Al-Nimri affirmed that confronting terrorism is not limited to security measures, but requires strengthening societal awareness, consolidating the culture of citizenship and tolerance, and rejecting hate speech and incitement, stressing that targeting places of worship and innocents is an assault on the entire Jordanian society.

In turn, the Director of Awqaf of Irbid II, Firas Abu Khait, affirmed that terrorist attacks targeting innocents and places of worship are rejected religiously and humanely, and that protecting lives and safeguarding human dignity are values advocated by divine laws, stressing the importance of promoting moderation, tolerance, and coexistence.

In Balqa, the residents of the towns of Aira and Fuheis organized a solidarity vigil at the Al-Madfa Roundabout area in the town of Aira, in condemnation of the terrorist attack, in memory of the nation's martyrs, and in affirmation of solidarity with the people of Hamoud village, and the rejection of extremism and hate speech.

The participants emphasized the importance of solidarity and cohesion among Jordanians to confront terrorism and extremism, and to preserve the nation's security, stability, national unity, and social fabric.

Retired Lieutenant General Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Ziyadat said that the participation of the people of Fuheis embodies the depth of historical and human relations between Jordanians, Muslims and Christians, based on love, respect, and partnership in the homeland and a common destiny. He affirmed that targeting innocents is religiously and morally rejected, that terrorism has no religion and does not differentiate between members of society, and that the unity and cohesion of Jordanians are the foundation for confronting strife and hatred.

He pointed out that Jordan will remain a model of brotherhood and coexistence, and that its people will continue to uphold the values of love, tolerance, and living together, and to defend the security and stability of the nation.

Former MP Mohammad Al-Alwan said that the vigil expresses solidarity with the people of Karak and condolences to the families of the martyrs, and rejection of terrorist acts that target innocents and threaten the security of society. He affirmed that extremist ideology is foreign to Jordanian society, and that the family has an important role in educating children about its dangers and consolidating the values of tolerance, national belonging, and shared responsibility.

For his part, lawyer Firas Al-Areq affirmed that the participation of the people of Aira and the residents of Fuheis reflects the cohesion of the Jordanian national fabric, embodies love and brotherhood among the people of one nation, and rejects extremist ideology and terrorist acts.

Omar Al-Abadi said that the town's residents stand in solidarity with the people of Hamoud village, remembering the nation's martyrs, and praying to God to cover them with His vast mercy and grant the injured a speedy recovery. He emphasized the importance of standing united behind His Majesty King Abdullah II and rallying around state institutions, the armed forces, and security services, which strengthens Jordan's security and stability and preserves its national unity.

In Russeifa, popular and official entities in the district and the Azraq sub-district praised the great achievement of the security services and their efforts in reaching the terrorist cell that carried out the heinous attack on St. George's Church in Hamoud village in Karak Governorate, affirming their support for the wise Hashemite leadership in protecting Jordan's security and stability.

The head of the municipal committee, Mohammad Al-Zaboun, praised the high vigilance, professional competence, and capability demonstrated by the security services in pursuing those involved, consolidating the rule of law, and maintaining the nation's security and the safety of citizens.

He affirmed that these sincere efforts embody the great national role played by the security services in protecting Jordan and safeguarding its achievements, and reflect the level of readiness and professionalism in confronting anyone who dares to target the nation's security or threaten the safety of its people.

In turn, the head of the Reform Party branch in the district, Mahmoud Al-Saleh, said that confronting terrorism and extremism is not limited to the security aspect alone, but requires societal awareness, national solidarity, the rejection of all forms of violence, fanaticism, and hatred, and the consolidation of the values of tolerance, belonging, and loyalty to the nation.

For his part, the district's Director of Education, Ahmad Al-Shadeefat, stressed the importance of instilling the values of good citizenship, rejecting violence and hatred, and promoting the principles of coexistence and community security, praying for the martyrs of Karak who died as a result of extremist terrorist ideology.

Former MP and lawyer Faisal Al-Awar said that the nation's prestige and security are a message of strength and a fist of anger to every deviant person contaminated by corrupt thought and the curse of a soul that has shrouded minds with hatred and stripped them of humanity, praising the cohesion embodied by the Jordanian people of all spectrums around their leadership and military and security services to protect the nation.

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