His Majesty King Abdullah II affirmed that cowardly terrorist acts would never shake Jordan as long as it had men like Captain Firas Al-Ananzeh and the late martyr Jawad Al-Salaytah, may God have mercy on him. He stressed that the Kingdom’s security would remain protected through the efforts and dedication of its people.
The remarks came during the King’s reception of Al-Ananzeh and members of his family at Al Husseiniya Palace, in the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.
Earlier on Tuesday, the King presented Al-Ananzeh, an officer with the Public Security Department, with his new military rank following a Royal Decree promoting him from the rank of First Lieutenant.
The King also awarded Al-Ananzeh the First-Class Medal of Bravery and Rescue in recognition of his courage and heroic actions in apprehending the perpetrator of a terrorist attack in Amman and protecting civilians.