Amman, Oct. 23 (Petra)– The Jordan Press Association (JPA) on Friday
strongly condemned the terrorist crime and cowardly act targeting
residents of Hamoud in Karak Governorate during the funeral of a
woman following prayers at a local church.

In a statement, the association described the attack as a heinous
assault that violates religious, humanitarian and national values.

It stressed that the crime, which runs counter to the teachings of
all divine religions and human values, was not an attack on a
particular town or group, but rather an assault on all of Jordan,
Muslims and Christians alike. It added that the attack was a
desperate attempt to undermine the Kingdom’s security, stability,
national unity and cohesive social fabric, as well as the model of
coexistence that has long been a cornerstone of Jordan’s identity and
history.

“Jordan, which has safeguarded its national unity through the
solidarity, awareness and patriotism of its people, will not allow
such cowardly terrorist acts to drag it into strife or undermine the
unity of its people,” the association said.

It added that terrorists, regardless of their motives and objectives,
would not succeed in spreading fear among Jordanians, undermining
their mutual trust or compromising their national principles.
Jordanians, it said, would remain united against anyone seeking to
threaten the country’s security, unity and stability.

The association expressed full confidence in the security agencies’
ability to pursue those responsible for the crime, arrest them and
bring them to justice in accordance with the law. It stressed that
upholding the rule of law and holding perpetrators accountable are
essential to safeguarding community security and protecting citizens.

The JPA also urged citizens, media outlets and social media users to
act responsibly and professionally, obtain information from official
sources, and refrain from circulating rumors or unverified
information that could mislead the public, cause concern and
confusion, or jeopardize the investigation.

It called on the public to await official statements clarifying the
circumstances and details of the crime and identifying those
responsible.

The association extended its heartfelt condolences to the victims’
families, praying for God’s mercy upon the deceased, patience and
solace for their loved ones, and a speedy recovery for the injured.

//Petra// MF