Amman: Parliamentary blocs and committees on Tuesday condemned what they described as criminal plots aimed at undermining Jordan's security and endangering the lives of its citizens. The Lower House's Foreign Affairs Committee praised the General Intelligence Department (GID), the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, and all security agencies for their role in safeguarding the country and thwarting the alleged plots.
According to Jordan News Agency, the alertness and professionalism demonstrated by Jordan's security bodies reflect their continued efficiency and capability to neutralize threats to the country's stability, as noted by committee chair MP Dina Bashir. She lauded the GID for foiling "dark and dangerous schemes" that sought to destabilize the country, emphasizing the importance of national unity and the backing of the Hashemite leadership.
The committee denounced the reported affiliation of the uncovered cell with foreign organizations, calling for those responsible to be held accountable. It stressed that any attempt to undermine national security must be met with full legal consequences.
The Erada (Will) and Islamic Homeland parliamentary bloc echoed similar sentiments, expressing pride in the efforts of Jordan's security services and describing the thwarted plots as "cowardly" and "heinous." They stated that these acts would not affect the determination of the Jordanian people or shake the cohesion of the internal front under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The bloc accused the perpetrators of seeking to sow instability and fracture national unity, particularly during Jordan's active support for the Palestinian people in Gaza.
The Centrist Parties' Coalition parliamentary bloc stated that Jordan's security was a "red line" that should not be crossed, voicing support for the country's leadership and security apparatus in the face of threats. They urged a tough stance on anyone complicit in what they termed a "despicable conspiracy" and advocated for enhanced coordination among security, judicial, and legislative authorities to uproot extremism.
The bloc warned of ideological and intellectual infiltration targeting certain segments of society, stressing the need for heightened awareness efforts and vigilance against activities that could undermine social cohesion. They commended the GID's professionalism, describing it as "a bulwark of the homeland," and saluted the armed forces and all security agencies for their round-the-clock efforts to protect the country.
The Azm Party bloc also praised the efforts of Jordan's security services in preventing "cowardly schemes" that sought to destabilize the country. They condemned the plots as a "flagrant violation" of national sovereignty and described them as hostile actions by extremist forces opposed to Jordan's principles of moderation, justice, and the rule of law. The bloc called for a firm legal response to any attempt to threaten public safety and urged the public to stand united against threats to the nation.
Meanwhile, the Taqaddom parliamentary bloc denounced what it called "plots and conspiracies" intended to destabilize Jordan and serve "malicious agendas" that aim to derail the country's defense of the Palestinian cause. Bloc leader MP Raed Thahrawi emphasized the importance of standing with the "heroes of the homeland" and the country's security forces who work tirelessly to protect Jordan's resources and institutions.