Jabal Al-Taj:Residents of Jabal Al-Taj organized a solidarity vigil at the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday. This event was held to condemn a recent terrorist attack targeting a church in the village of Hmoud in Karak Governorate. The vigil aimed to reaffirm national unity and reject violence, extremism, and any attempts to undermine social cohesion.
According to Jordan News Agency, the vigil was organized by local council members of the Al-Taj Security Center and initiated by Ali Al-Jayousi, a member of the Jordanian Scholars Association. The event witnessed participation from local community leaders, representatives of the Al-Ummah Party, the Muslim Scholars Association, mosque imams, dignitaries, and area residents.
Al-Jayousi remarked that the tragic incident in Karak affected every Jordanian household. He emphasized that attacks on places of worship threaten the nation as a whole, constituting an assault on citizenship and peaceful coexistence. He expressed that such crimes would only bolster public cohesion, highlighting Jabal Al-Taj as a model of civic unity where mosques and churches serve as beacons of peace.
Representatives of the Al-Ummah Party conveyed their condolences and solidarity with the families of the victims in Hamoud. They stressed that efforts to sow division would not succeed in disrupting national unity.
Christian participants expressed gratitude to the residents of Jabal Al-Taj and citizens across the Kingdom for their genuine solidarity. They noted that the gathering exemplified the depth of Jordanian brotherhood in confronting threats to national security and stability. Participants called for adherence to values of tolerance, mutual respect, and social unity, affirming that Jordan will remain united and secure under its Hashemite leadership.