Press Conference Held by Interior Minister and Public Security Director in Karak

Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya and Public Security Director Major General Obaidullah Al-Maaytah held a joint press conference at 5:30 p.m. this Friday at the Karak Governorate headquarters to address the details of the security incident and the latest developments concerning the terrorist attack that took place earlier today at the Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hammoud, in Karak Governorate. اضافة اعلان Minister Al-Faraya opened the press conference by praying for the souls of the nation's martyrs and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

He also extended his condolences to the families of the victims, the people of Karak, and all Jordanians over this grave tragedy. Al-Faraya stated that the country was facing a terrorist operation carried out by a group of extremists. He emphasized that this cowardly terrorist act would only strengthen Jordanians' determination and resolve to reject violence and extremism in all their forms.

The minister added that, under the current circumstances, Jordanians should continue their daily activities as usual and leave the matter to the security agencies. For his part, Public Security Director Major General Obaidullah Al-Maaytah stated during the press conference that 34 citizens had been injured and seven had been killed.

He stressed that those responsible for the terrorist attack would be arrested in the near future, brought to justice, and subjected to the appropriate legal measures.