Jordan Times
Friday, November 11, 2005
Jordan will hunt terrorists — King
AMMAN (JT) — His Majesty King Abdullah on
Thursday said the suicide bombings targeted the security and stability of Jordan
and revealed hatred by terrorists against the Kingdom and its achievements.
Chairing a meeting of the National Security Council, King Abdullah said he was
confident that security services are capable of arresting the terrorists and
bring them to justice, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The King added that terrorism is a world phenomenon, which requires all to join
ranks in the fight against terrorists.
This fight, the Monarch said, should extend to all those who justify terrorist
acts or support destructive ideas. He stressed the need to draw up a
comprehensive strategy to expose the goals of terrorists, who have targeted Arab
and foreign countries, according to Petra.
Upon returning from Kazakhstan dawn yesterday, the King immediately visited the
sites of the bombings at the Radisson SAS and the Grand Hyatt hotels.
He also visited the Public Security Department, where he commended the efforts
of the police and members of the Civil Defence Department and General
Intelligence Department.
The King was briefed on measures taken to beef up security after the terrorist
blasts.
Also yesterday, the King vowed in a televised address to the nation that Jordan
will pursue these terrorists and those who aid them.