Amman, Oct. 25 (Petra) — Senate President Faisal Fayez and members
of the Senate offered their condolences on Sunday to the families of
the national martyrs who died in a cowardly terrorist attack
targeting the Hmoud Church in Karak. Fayez also joined citizens in
attending the martyrs’ funeral procession.

In press statements, Fayez stated that the martyrs who fell in this
heinous crime belong to the entire nation, emphasizing that whoever
targeted them targeted Jordan as a whole. He noted that the crime was
not merely an attack on Christians but an assault on Jordanian
society, national unity, shared history, and common destiny.

The Senate President stressed that this terrorist act will only
increase Jordanians’ resolve to combat forces of terrorism,
extremism, and fanaticism, ensuring Jordan remains resilient against
any attempts to disrupt its security.

Fayez stated that the attack flagrantly contradicts Jordanian values,
heavenly religions, and noble human principles, adding that its
objective was to undermine national cohesion. He emphasized that in
Jordan, the focus extends beyond peaceful coexistence to an eternal
Islamic-Christian national unity.

He affirmed that this cowardly act will not shake Jordan’s resolve or
internal front cohesion, highlighting statements by His Majesty King
Abdullah II during a visit to inspect the wounded, where His Majesty
reaffirmed that Jordan will confront this condemned act forcefully.
Fayez recalled His Majesty’s words that Jordanian blood is precious,
the state will strike with an iron fist against anyone who targets
the country, and the hand of justice will reach every terrorist.

Fayez commended the efforts of security agencies in confronting those
attempting to compromise the Kingdom’s security and stability. He
asserted that desperate attempts to sow discord will break against
the awareness and unity of the Jordanian people, who stand united
behind His Majesty King Abdullah II.

He reiterated that His Majesty King Abdullah II emphasized that the
security of Jordanians is a red line, there will be no leniency
regarding Jordanian lives, and the state will strike with an iron
fist against anyone attempting to tamper with national unity.

//Petra// AF