At the heart of this moment, the visit of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces – the Arab Army, wearing his military uniform, to Karak Governmental Hospital to check on the injured, carried a clear indication of the leadership's presence alongside the people of the nation in times of hardship. When His Majesty said, "We will show them," the phrase was decisive and expressive of a stance that does not accept leniency with those who assault the security of Jordan and the lives of its people.
It is a message of firmness in confronting terrorism, and an affirmation that the security of Jordanians is not a matter for compromise, and that assaulting their lives requires pursuit and accountability according to the law. Words in such situations gain their value from the stance they express, and from their ability to embody the state's will in confronting crime and safeguarding the security of citizens.
Terrorism does not target the victims alone; its effects extend to the society's sense of security, and to the details of the life that people are accustomed to living away from fear. Hence, confronting this crime begins with realizing its true danger, and dealing with it with the firmness and responsibility it deserves, while keeping truth and justice at the forefront of the scene.
In difficult situations, the true mettle of Jordanians appears in their rallying around their homeland and leadership, and their belief in their state, its institutions, and its ability to confront terrorism and safeguard the nation's security and stability. For the Jordan that the fathers and grandfathers built with sacrifices and stances is not intimidated by crimes, nor deterred by tribulations from moving forward steadily. Jordanians will remain loyal to the soil of their homeland, steadfast behind their Hashemite leadership, and proud of their Arab Army and security services, because Jordan is not just land we live on, but a homeland we carry in our hearts, whose security and dignity we safeguard, and we stand as one rank in the face of anyone who attempts to harm it.
Karak remains, despite its pain, part of a homeland in which the values of brotherhood and solidarity are rooted, where religious differences do not define the truth of belonging, and a person's national identity does not change with their different belief. The Muslim and the Christian are partners in Jordan's history and present, united by citizenship and destiny, and standing under one flag. This relationship is not born of a circumstance, nor is it a slogan imposed by events, but an extension of a history of coexistence that forms one of the features of the Jordanian character.
What happened will not summarize the image of Karak, nor will it summarize the image of Jordan. The image of the homeland is drawn by its history, its stances, and its people, and by its ability to overcome crises without abandoning its constants. Jordan, with its Hashemite leadership, its institutions, and its people, will remain committed to its security and stability, moving forward in protecting its people, and confronting everything that threatens its national life.
May God have mercy on the victims of Karak, grant them a place in His vast gardens, inspire their families with patience and solace, and grant the injured a speedy recovery.
O God, protect Jordan from all evil, protect His Majesty King Abdullah, grant him health and wellness, guide him to what is best for the country and the people, and protect his trustworthy Crown Prince. O God, protect the brave men of the Jordan Armed Forces – the Arab Army, and our security services, and reward them with the best reward for what they provide for the sake of the homeland. O God, protect the people of Jordan, unite the hearts of its people in goodness and love, grant it the blessing of security, safety, and stability, have mercy on the victims of Karak, heal its injured, mend the hearts of their families, and protect this homeland from every strife and misfortune.
