The King Calls on the Parliament to Stand for a Minute of Silence for the Souls of the Martyrs of the Terrorist Attack in Karak

Al-Taj News – His Majesty King Abdullah II called on the Parliament, Monday, to stand for a minute of silence and recite Al-Fatiha for the souls of the martyrs of the terrorist attack in Karak, affirming that “the blood of the martyrs of Karak is a pledge upon our necks.”

During delivering the Speech from the Throne, inaugurating the opening of the third ordinary session of the twentieth Parliament, His Majesty said: “Days ago, the treacherous hand of terrorism extended to test the resilience of our state and the determination of our people, but we will lie in wait for it.”

The King affirmed that Jordan will remain steadfast in the face of terrorism, stressing that the state will confront anyone who attempts to undermine the security, stability, and unity of the homeland.

His Majesty added: “We will not allow the Kharijite terrorists to undermine the security and unity of this homeland.”