Jordan's King orders firm response to extremists after Karak attack
King Abdullah II has directed authorities to respond decisively to extremists and safeguard national unity following the deadly attack in Karak.
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AIJordan's King Abdullah II has instructed the relevant authorities to respond firmly and take strong action against extremists and anyone seeking to undermine the unity of Jordanians, stressing the need to pursue and hold accountable anyone who supports or justifies such acts under the full force of the law.
According to the Jordan News Agency, King Abdullah II chaired a meeting of the National Security Council today, where he received a security briefing on the terrorist attack that targeted a church in the village of Hamoud in Karak Governorate yesterday, resulting in the deaths of several citizens and injuries to others.
During the meeting, King Abdullah II emphasized that there can be no leniency when it comes to the lives of Jordanians, reiterating his condemnation of "this disgraceful terrorist act, which is alien to the Jordan of courage and harmony," as he described it.
The King stressed that the security and safety of Jordanians is a "red line," affirming that justice will reach every terrorist, and that "such cowardly acts will not and have not intimidated Jordan or its people, nor will they shake their national unity."
King Abdullah II also called for citizens to be kept informed of developments in the investigation as they arise, and for firm action against rumors and misinformation that could exploit this crime to spread fear or discord.
He further stressed the importance of conducting a comprehensive security assessment of the response to the terrorist act and developing practical measures to enhance security readiness to preempt any similar attempts, highlighting the need to uphold the rule of law and the authority of the state.
The King directed the government and relevant institutions to review counter-extremism policies and intensify efforts to eliminate its sources through a systematic plan, in coordination with religious authorities.
King Abdullah II was also briefed on the latest developments in the investigation into the attack and the security measures taken to protect Jordan and its citizens.
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