Jordan’s King Abdullah orders security review after Karak church attack
Jordan’s King Abdullah ordered a comprehensive assessment of the security response after the attack on a church in Karak governorate. At the October 24 National Security Council meeting, he also demanded public updates on the investigation and a review of policies against extremist ideology. The Royal Court said civilians had been killed and injured in the previous day’s attack in Hmoud village.
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Abdullah convenes the National Security Council
Jordan’s King Abdullah II chaired a security meeting on October 24 after the attack on a church in Karak governorate. He directed authorities to pursue those involved and stressed accountability under the law, according to the Royal Court.[1], [2]
The National Security Council received a briefing on the previous day’s attack in Hmoud village, in Jordan’s Karak governorate. The Royal Court said civilians had been killed and injured. Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah attended the council meeting.[1]
Security response faces a comprehensive assessment
Abdullah ordered a comprehensive assessment of the security response and practical measures to improve readiness. He stressed the rule of law and state authority. The king also called for the public to be kept informed about investigative progress and for action against rumours and misinformation that could exploit the attack to spread fear and division.[1]
Government reviews policies against extremist ideology
The government and relevant institutions were directed to review policies against extremist ideology through a systematic plan coordinated with religious authorities. Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, the king’s chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs, attended. The council also included Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Interior Minister Mazen Farraya and the heads of military, intelligence and public security agencies.[1]
