The directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, while chairing the National Security Council meeting, carry a solid and strong will, backed by firmness and determination to hold accountable all those involved in this painful incident and to exact retribution from them, and from those who believe in these dark ideologies of the outlaws who target Jordan's security.
What happened in the peaceful and secure village of Hammoud in Karak Governorate reveals a dark and black ideology that constantly targets Jordan, this nation which is considered an oasis of security and stability despite the ring of fire and violence surrounding it, thanks to the wisdom of its leadership, the awareness of its people, and the competence and professionalism of its army, security institutions, and all state institutions.
Jordan is always a model of a state of moderation and centrism; this strong and established state relies on a strong society and a solid internal front that will not be penetrated by such cowardly attacks, but rather they increase its immunity, strength, and steadfastness through retribution against these criminal killers.
Jordan's war against terrorism is long, and it has great experience in dealing with such events with all capability and strength, striking the dens of extremism everywhere, and it will remain committed to its pledge to move forward in drying up the sources and claws of this dark, extremist ideology.
The Hammoud incident will not deter Jordan, under His Majesty's leadership, from exacting retribution and imposing the harshest penalties on these killers and confronting this misguided ideology and everyone who believes in or promotes it, all supported by a societal awareness that rejects this ideology and does not accept it with all its extremist thought, which is devoid of religious, human, and moral values.
What is required today is a relentless war on this extremist ideology and those who believe in it, and to uproot it from its black roots, in parallel with an intellectual and awareness-raising war to expose and strip bare these dark ideas that are far removed from the values and traits of Jordanians who reject them entirely. Here, the role of political socialization institutions comes into play to shoulder their national responsibilities, starting from the family and passing through schools, universities, mosques, churches, and various forms of media.
In summary.. there is no fear for Jordan under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, for the nation has always emerged from every challenge and crisis stronger and more resilient. However, the vile and cowardly act that occurred requires us all to be cautious and vigilant, and to arm ourselves with a collective national awareness against this misguided group of "sick souls" who fall for all these lies and false ideas that target the nation with evil. May God protect Jordan, its leadership, and its people from all harm.
