Scene from after the attack
Egypt, Palestine condemn attack on Jordanian security forces
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- Both countries rejected all forms of terrorism, extremism and violence.
- Cairo and Ramallah offered condolences to Jordan and wished the injured officer a speedy recovery.
- Both reaffirmed their solidarity with Jordan and support for its security and stability.
Egypt and Palestine condemned Thursday a terrorist attack in the Jordanian capital, Amman, that killed a member of the Public Security Directorate and wounded another, expressing solidarity with Jordan and reaffirming their rejection of terrorism and extremism.
In separate statements, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates denounced the incident in the strongest terms, describing it as an act of terrorism and stressing their categorical rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism.
Egypt extended its condolences to Jordan’s government and people over the death of the security officer and wished the injured officer a speedy recovery. It also reaffirmed its full solidarity with the kingdom in confronting terrorism and supporting efforts to safeguard its security, stability and the safety of its citizens.
Palestine likewise offered its condolences to Jordan, particularly to the family and relatives of the slain officer, and wished the injured officer a swift recovery. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry reiterated its country's support for Jordan, expressing hope that the kingdom and its people would continue to enjoy security, stability and prosperity.
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