Response to hotel attacks showed nation’s resilience — Momani

AMMAN — Jordan on Sunday stressed the importance of Arab countries' joint efforts, especially those of media outlets, in combating terrorism and radicalism.  

In remarks to the Jordan News Agency, Petra, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Amman hotel bombings, Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani stressed Jordan's continued efforts to end terrorism, noting that the Kingdom is part of the international anti-terrorism coalition.

Momani, who is also minister of state for media affairs and communications, underlined Jordan's diplomatic efforts and the significant role of the media in countering terror. 

On November 9, 2005 suicide bombings claimed by Al Qaeda in Iraq targeted three of Amman’s hotels, killing and wounding tens of innocent civilians. 

The nation’s response to the bombings, Momani said, showed the state’s strength and its resilience in the fight against terror, noting that the “black agenda” of the terrorists and their “cowardly methods” have been exposed to the world.

On the occasion, he paid tribute to the martyrs and their sacrifices in defending the country.

Also on Sunday, churches performed prayers to honour the victims of the bombings, expressing their rejection of all acts of terrorism and praying that Jordan remains safe.