jordan pulse : AMMAN — Member of Parliament Ayat Allah Freihat issued a strongly worded political statement condemning the recent criminal attack targeting a church in Karak, emphasizing that the assault represents a direct strike against the sanctity of the homeland, its national fabric, and the enduring Jordanian values forged by history and rooted in the shared partnership in land, dignity, and destiny among all Jordanians, Muslims and Christians alike.
In the wake of this criminal act, Freihat declared unwavering solidarity with the Jordanian state and its institutions, expressing absolute confidence in the national security apparatus and its proven capability to pursue perpetrators, uncover the full circumstances of the crime, and enforce the law without exception. The statement stressed that national security is an absolute red line and the rule of law is an inviolable pledge, warning that dark-minded actors will never be permitted to undermine Jordan’s security or tamper with the unity of its people.
Freihat asserted that those who spill blood belong to no religion, and that individuals who use the sacred as a camouflage for crime represent only a demonic ideology fueled by hatred, sustained by sectarian discord, and devoid of humanity. Describing them as enemies of all religions and of humanity’s fundamental right to life and dignity, the statement noted that terrorist bullets recognize no distinction between a mosque and a church, nor do they draw boundaries between Muslim and Christian, with their ultimate objective being the fracturing of societies and the ignition of chaos within homelands.
Highlighting the historic status of the Kingdom's Christian community, Freihat emphasized that Christians are neither guests on this land, nor temporary arrivals in its history, nor partners by mere courtesy, but rather authentic sons and daughters of Jordan, an integral part of its civilizational memory, and core partners in crafting its national identity, present, and future. Their belonging to this land is an undeniable reality, and their citizenship is an intrinsic right requiring no outside validation, meaning that a wound in the body of any Jordanian is a wound in the entire nation, as the security of Christians and Muslims is inextricably linked under Jordan's unified banner.
Addressing broader regional dynamics and political discourses that weaponize religion in power struggles, the statement cautioned against turning religions into tools for political polarization or using minority rights as a pretext to interfere in regional affairs. It specifically referenced the repeated statements of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concerning Christians in Arab countries, warning against the grave danger of exploiting religious identities to fan divisions and cultivate conditions that extremist forces exploit for fragmentation. The statement added that any direct connection between these foreign statements and the Karak incident remains subject to formal investigations and evidence.
Freihat reaffirmed profound national pride in His Majesty King Abdullah II’s steadfastness in defending Jordan’s foundational constants, safeguarding the dignity of its citizens, and protecting the authentic Christian presence in the region. The Hashemite approach underscores that equal citizenship is not a government handout, and defending religious diversity is a firm national and moral duty, anchored in clear principles: no compromise on national security, no leniency in protecting citizens, and no acceptance of religion as an instrument of division or a gateway to tutelage. Under its Hashemite leadership and the awareness of its people, Jordan will remain resilient against terrorism and opposed to any project targeting its cohesion.
Concluding the statement, Freihat characterized the ongoing national struggle as a confrontation between the state of law and the chaos of terrorism, between human dignity and the dogma of exclusion, and between a homeland that embraces its citizens and an ideology that breeds hatred. The gravest danger, the statement noted, lies not only in the terrorist committing a crime, but in succeeding to fracture societal conscience or sowing fear and suspicion among citizens—an outcome that Jordanian awareness and unity will firmly prevent.
The statement concluded with prayers of mercy for the victims, wishes for a swift recovery for the injured, and an affirmation that the church in Karak stands alongside a united Jordan, where citizens remain bound by an unbreakable commitment to citizenship, fraternity, and the rule of law.

jordan pulse : AMMAN — Member of Parliament Ayat Allah Freihat issued a strongly worded political statement condemning the recent criminal attack targeting a church in Karak, emphasizing that the assault represents a direct strike against the sanctity of the homeland, its national fabric, and the enduring Jordanian values forged by history and rooted in the shared partnership in land, dignity, and destiny among all Jordanians, Muslims and Christians alike.
In the wake of this criminal act, Freihat declared unwavering solidarity with the Jordanian state and its institutions, expressing absolute confidence in the national security apparatus and its proven capability to pursue perpetrators, uncover the full circumstances of the crime, and enforce the law without exception. The statement stressed that national security is an absolute red line and the rule of law is an inviolable pledge, warning that dark-minded actors will never be permitted to undermine Jordan’s security or tamper with the unity of its people.
Freihat asserted that those who spill blood belong to no religion, and that individuals who use the sacred as a camouflage for crime represent only a demonic ideology fueled by hatred, sustained by sectarian discord, and devoid of humanity. Describing them as enemies of all religions and of humanity’s fundamental right to life and dignity, the statement noted that terrorist bullets recognize no distinction between a mosque and a church, nor do they draw boundaries between Muslim and Christian, with their ultimate objective being the fracturing of societies and the ignition of chaos within homelands.
Highlighting the historic status of the Kingdom's Christian community, Freihat emphasized that Christians are neither guests on this land, nor temporary arrivals in its history, nor partners by mere courtesy, but rather authentic sons and daughters of Jordan, an integral part of its civilizational memory, and core partners in crafting its national identity, present, and future. Their belonging to this land is an undeniable reality, and their citizenship is an intrinsic right requiring no outside validation, meaning that a wound in the body of any Jordanian is a wound in the entire nation, as the security of Christians and Muslims is inextricably linked under Jordan's unified banner.
Addressing broader regional dynamics and political discourses that weaponize religion in power struggles, the statement cautioned against turning religions into tools for political polarization or using minority rights as a pretext to interfere in regional affairs. It specifically referenced the repeated statements of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concerning Christians in Arab countries, warning against the grave danger of exploiting religious identities to fan divisions and cultivate conditions that extremist forces exploit for fragmentation. The statement added that any direct connection between these foreign statements and the Karak incident remains subject to formal investigations and evidence.
Freihat reaffirmed profound national pride in His Majesty King Abdullah II’s steadfastness in defending Jordan’s foundational constants, safeguarding the dignity of its citizens, and protecting the authentic Christian presence in the region. The Hashemite approach underscores that equal citizenship is not a government handout, and defending religious diversity is a firm national and moral duty, anchored in clear principles: no compromise on national security, no leniency in protecting citizens, and no acceptance of religion as an instrument of division or a gateway to tutelage. Under its Hashemite leadership and the awareness of its people, Jordan will remain resilient against terrorism and opposed to any project targeting its cohesion.
Concluding the statement, Freihat characterized the ongoing national struggle as a confrontation between the state of law and the chaos of terrorism, between human dignity and the dogma of exclusion, and between a homeland that embraces its citizens and an ideology that breeds hatred. The gravest danger, the statement noted, lies not only in the terrorist committing a crime, but in succeeding to fracture societal conscience or sowing fear and suspicion among citizens—an outcome that Jordanian awareness and unity will firmly prevent.
The statement concluded with prayers of mercy for the victims, wishes for a swift recovery for the injured, and an affirmation that the church in Karak stands alongside a united Jordan, where citizens remain bound by an unbreakable commitment to citizenship, fraternity, and the rule of law.

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