Jordan reopens file on extremism following recent attacks
According to Alhurra, following the attack on the Hamoud church in Karak province which left nine dead, and the killing of a police officer in Amman—classified by authorities as a terrorist act—debates in Jordan regarding the roots of extremism have intensified. Ibrahim Al-Tarawneh, Speaker of the Jordanian Parliament, announced plans to review counter-terrorism legislation and identify legal loopholes. Meanwhile, lawmakers like Bakr Muhammad Al-Haisah emphasized the need for monitoring social media and educational environments. Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya stressed the necessity of confronting takfiri ideology at all levels. However, Dr. Hassan Abu Hanieh, a researcher on Islamic groups, believes the problem extends beyond educational curricula, citing political and economic factors. He also pointed to the lack of a clear strategy and weaknesses in prisoner rehabilitation programs. MP Mustafa Al-Khasawneh called for revising laws related to correctional facilities, specifically limiting sentence reductions for those convicted of terrorism.