Jordan’s sports community stands with Karak: National unity is stronger than terrorism

Amman — Sports clubs have affirmed that His Majesty King Abdullah II’s visit to the village of Hamoud in Karak Governorate brought comfort to Jordanians’ hearts amid the grief that has swept the Kingdom following the terrorist attack on innocent people inside a church in the village, which left several people dead and others injured.اضافة اعلان

Sports figures said the King’s message on X conveyed both resolve and reassurance, as His Majesty stressed that the terrorist attack in Karak would be met with the harshest penalties and that attempts to divide Jordanians would fail in the face of their resilience and unity.

They highlighted the importance of His Majesty’s emphasis that Jordanians, from the north of the Kingdom to the south, share the same land and stand together, and that every Jordanian life is precious. They stressed that there would be no tolerance for any attack that threatens the country’s security and stability.

They also praised the message from Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, which reflected the Hashemite leadership’s commitment to strengthening social harmony and safeguarding national unity. The Crown Prince stressed that terrorism would not diminish Karak or its proud history of honour and dignity, and that Jordanians would remain united against anyone seeking to undermine the country’s security. He also prayed for mercy for the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Sports clubs condemned the terrorist attack in Karak Governorate, expressing solidarity with the families of the victims and the injured. They affirmed that Jordanians’ unity and the cohesion of the country’s social fabric would remain an impregnable shield against attempts to sow discord and destabilise the country.

In a statement, Al-Faisaly Club offered its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery. It stressed that Jordan, under its Hashemite leadership and with its authentic people, would remain strong and resilient in the face of attempts to spread terrorism and undermine its security and stability.

Meanwhile, Al-Wehdat Club condemned the attack in Karak, reaffirming its absolute rejection of all forms of violence and chaos and the need to uphold the law and hold accountable anyone proven to have been involved in the crime.

The club called on Jordanians to stand together, close ranks, and prioritise reason and wisdom, while remaining united behind the Hashemite leadership. It stressed that national unity was Jordan’s impregnable shield and that the Kingdom’s security and stability were red lines that must not be crossed.

For his part, Al-Wehdat’s honorary president, businessman Imad Al-Dmeisi, condemned the terrorist attack, rejecting any assault on innocent people or places of worship and stressing that the sanctity of human life was a red line that could never be crossed.

On behalf of Al-Wehdat Club and its supporters, Al-Dmeisi visited those injured in the attack in Karak, expressing solidarity with them and their families. He affirmed that the crime would only strengthen Jordanians’ solidarity and resolve, and that terrorism would find no place among the people of the country.

Al-Salt Club also condemned the events in Karak Governorate, expressing full solidarity with its residents and praying for mercy for the victims and a speedy recovery for the injured.

The club stressed that Jordan would remain a model of religious coexistence and brotherhood between Muslims and Christians, and that its national unity would remain stronger than all attempts to foment discord or undermine the security and stability of society.

The positions taken by sports clubs reflected the solidarity expressed by popular, official, political, cultural and social groups across the Kingdom, in a unified national stance rejecting terrorism and affirming national cohesion and support for the Hashemite leadership.

The sports community renewed its solidarity with the families of the victims and the injured, praying that God would grant the victims His vast mercy, give their families patience and solace, and grant the injured a speedy recovery. They also prayed that Jordan would continue to enjoy security and peace, and that its leadership, people and land would remain protected.



Image caption: Al-Baqa’a supporters raise a banner in the stands during the team’s match against Al-Arabi yesterday. (Photo: Saher Qadara)