The Jordanian Royal Family and the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

[Alexandria]

Originally Posted by maryshawn

You have to wonder if the date was a "coincidence?" Somehow--given the twisted mind of the principal terrorist--I doubt it.

Until you had pointed it out to me Mary Shawn I had never thought of the date as being of any significance because I would've seen the date as November 9 -- or as 11/9 rather than the other way around. Given that the reveral of the date would be 9/11 I don't think it's a coincidence at all. I think the date was conscientiously chosen as a clear message to the world that these individuals and these people as a collective are capable of anything and everything. It was a date chosen to elicit fear in everybody and as a reminder of the attacks in New York City.

It's unfortunate that individuals who are obviously very clever minded and intelligent, who have the knowledge, the expertise, as well as the means, not to mention the patience to plan such an attack have elected to use those talents in this manner.

From seeing everything that has been posted here and on the news, I'm glad to see that this incident has really brought the royal family together and the country as a whole in unity against these individuals. The amount of compassion and sympathy, the generosity and the outpouring of prayers and concern makes you really see that humanity exists in our world. It's too bad that it can only be glistened in moments of such tragedy.

[elizahawthorne]

Originally Posted by nilah

I watched Hashem on CNN two days ago.

where can we get a clip? When was this exactly?

[queenkat101]

I saw him on CNN too. There was live feed from al jazeera and al arabiya. It was of Hashim at the hotels and hospitals, also speaking with officials. He looked great, very much in control and very mature.

[nounours]

What CNN was this airing on? The US CNN or another country's CNN? That's so cool that you saw it!!!

[nounours]

Originally Posted by suria

:(

you are right , what’s really breaks my heart , that they use Al Islam as an excuse to do this terrorist thing , while Al Islam it too far from what they do

It's so true what you say; these bombers have no real Islam in their hearts. If they genuinely understood Islam then they would never do such inhumane acts of terror. :(:(

[suria]

Originally Posted by nounours

It's so true what you say; these bombers have no real Islam in their hearts. If they genuinely understood Islam then they would never do such inhumane acts of terror. :(:(

will i think they use Islam to cover their acts , but lets face it , the Israeli occupation in Palestine and the American in Iraq is the real reason behind this anger ,to be unfair with Arabs and Muslim and give all the rights to Israel is big mistake , i know there no excuse for such acts, but everything has a reason , and nothing comes from nothing :(

[hilal]

Originally Posted by queenkat101

I saw him on CNN too. There was live feed from al jazeera and al arabiya. It was of Hashim at the hotels and hospitals, also speaking with officials. He looked great, very much in control and very mature.

Yes, I see also on CNN, after to clock later the assassination attempt.

[lil Monkey]

Jordan Announces Arresting the female Suicide Bomber</STRONG>

Pet0517 4 0686 Jordan Announces Arresting the female Suicide Bomber Amman, Nov 13 (Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II declared on Sunday the women who was supposed to bomb her self with her husband in Radisson SAS Hotel in Amman failed in her mission and now she is apprehended. Al Qaeda, led by Abu Mossab Al Zrqawi, declared earlier that four people including a women did the attacks on the three hotels in Amman. His Majesty affirmed that the Jordanian intelligence services are working hard to reveal the identities of those terrorists. King Abdullah pointed that the only way to defeat terrorism is through the coordination among all security apparatuses and governments, affirming that those terrorists have no tie with Islam but have a certain point of view against the world aims at creating a controversy between Muslims and Christians and others to blow up clashes among cultures. "The conflict is not between Jordan and Al Zarqawi, but between Al Zarqawi and Bin Laden in one hand and the ideology of the majority of Muslims in the other," King said, adding "those have an irrational way to see the world covered by religion but they have no relation with Islam as the majority of Muslims are not related to them." Speaking to the media figures who are participating in the News Agencies World Council, King Abdullah said that they have a special mission as the governments will not succeed in fighting terrorism without the media. "The media has a major role to play in the struggle against extremism and against those who are calling for the clashes among cultures.. Don't view the other as another and don't allow the extremists to use media to cast doubt toward others." King Abdullah stressed. On Amman Letter, His Majesty said that the idea of the letter was launched after the school massacre in Bislan south of Russia happened last year, therefore, the King felt that everyone must start working and say "enough" as not everyone can release a Fatwa to justify a terror action and to Takfeer others. The Monarch expressed confidence that the Islamic world and the International community will stand together to put an end for these hideous crimes, affirming that it is not allowed to tolerate with any stance with the terrorists who use politics as a plea for terrorism. Paul Tesselaar, the Director General of European Alliance of News Agencies, EANA, and the First Vice President of Itar-Tass News Agency congratulated His Majesty for the high professionalism the Jordanian security apparatuses have and for the disciplined reaction they showed after the attacks. //Petra// 131514 Local NOV 2005

[lil Monkey]

Jordan Announces Capturing the Female Terrorist</STRONG>

Pet0266 4 0132 Jordan Announces Capturing the Female Terrorist Amman, Nov 13 (Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II declared on Sunday the women who was supposed to bomb her self with her husband in Radisson SAS Hotel in Amman failed in her mission and now she is arrested. Al Qaeda, led by Abu Mossab Al Zrqawi, declared earlier that four people including a women did the attacks on the three hotels in Amman. His Majesty affirmed that the Jordanian intellegence apparatuses are working hard to reveal the identities of those terrorists. //Petra// 131333 Local NOV 2005 

[lil Monkey]

I Want to congratualte King Abdullah and all Joradanians for this great news,now we know we are safe no matter what happens...they captured the women and got the details of the terrorist act in less than 5 days! The women will appear late tonight to explain the whole details behind this act.
I think A lot of news channels will broadcast it,it will be at about 8pm Jordan time (18.00-GMT)
Elhamdullah

[Mahoogie]

Originally Posted by hilal

Yes, I see also on CNN, after to clock later the assassination attempt.

Oh, its nice you saw Hashim on CNN..I watch CNN for sometime and nowadays I am constantly following the news about the Jordan bombings, but I am not lucky enough to see Hashim on CNN news:( ..I saw Prince Ali and The King on the news feature but not Prince Hashim:(

[suria]

King Calls for Setting up Unified Arab Mechanism to Study Means of Terrorist Organizations

King Calls for Setting up Unified Arab Mechanism to Study Means of Terrorist Organizations Amman, Nov. 13(Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II called on chiefs of Arab police to set up a unified Arab mechanism to study means of terrorist organizations in spreading extremism thoughts. In a speech that was delivered by Prime Minister Adnan Badran on behalf of the King, His Majesty stressed the necessity of fighting extremism thoughts and building a community culture that stands against them. During opening the Arab Police Chiefs Conference in Amman on Sunday,

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/13/28771200.htm

he looks sad .....:( </STRONG>

[desertrosemrk]

Iraqi Woman Confesses on Jordan TV

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor..._explosion_131

[florawindsor]

this attack is so so horrible, i heard about it days ago, but i can't quite believe it. my sympathy and condolence to all the Jordanian people. I share in your loss, 3 of Chinese citizen were killed in the attack too.

i'm moved by what I saw in the pictures. QR&KA they did great job in giving the people their help and showing their concern. QR was really upset. the Jordanians show great courage and unity in facing the attack. my heart is there with you

i really wish that this kind of attack will end, never happen anywhere to anybody again

[carlota]

from jordan times...

i thought the photo was beautiful... really shows how much involved rania is with all this as she was seeing this girl all the days she went to see the wounded, and they seem to have become quite close.

Queen Rania continues support for injured and their families

The Queen talks with an injured survivor of Wednesday's blasts as she continues her tour of the Kingdom's hospitals on Saturday (Photo by Nasser Ayoub ) AMMAN (JT) — Her Majesty Queen Rania continued her visits to the capital's hospitals Saturday to follow up on the recovery of those injured in Wednesday's attacks.
During a visit to Al Bashir Hospital, the Queen spoke with patients and offered encouragement to those struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss of their loved ones.
Many of the patients told the Queen of the horrific events that took place on Wednesday evening when three suicide bombers struck the Radisson SAS, the Grand Hyatt and the Days Inn hotels killing 67 people and injuring scores of others.
Speaking with the medical staff, Queen Rania also reiterated the need to deal with the emotional and psychological traumas suffered by the victims through continued counselling and treatment, to enable them to come to terms with the unimaginable and sudden loss of loved ones.
Visiting the Arab Medical Centre, where several of those who were critically injured received treatment, resilient survivors spoke of their determination to resume their normal lives, stressing that the visits and support of Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania had given them the strength to persevere, in spite of the emotional scars brought about by the attacks.
At the Speciality Hospital, Queen Rania met several Arab patients, who were injured, offering them her support and sympathy.
Also yesterday, the Queen visited the Blood Bank, commending the efforts of the medical staff and ordinary citizens who have donated blood to those in need.

[carlota]

i found this photo of what i think it's princess rym, can't identify the others. please remove it if rh princesses are some kind of different group, but i would say it means royal house princesses...

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/13/2497I.htm

[lil Monkey]

Originally Posted by carlota

i found this photo of what i think it's princess rym, can't identify the others. please remove it if rh princesses are some kind of different group, but i would say it means royal house princesses...

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/13/2497I.htm

Well,I was just saying today that it looks like Rym doesn't even care for what happend,thank God I was wrong and she's at least out in a parade!
Well,those are Princess Aisha ,Rym and AYah bint Faisal.
I saw the whole thing live on TV it was amazing but I only SAw Princess Aisha,I probably didn't recognize Rym Al-Ali.

let's wait and see if Noor Hamzah will do something.

[lil Monkey]

here's the a full coverage of the parade...
It was amazing it left us with tears,they did a great Job (Tareq al-Nasser and Rum group,Amer Al-Khaffash and a few other Jordanian actors,the women who played "Amman" was amazing,she played the role in English and Arabic,the music was so touching and performance was more than great...this shows to the world how civilized we are and how united we are facing such horrible acts!

Hundreds of people in Jordan join in movement Ma'an Madoon - Together Forward</STRONG>

Pet1019 4 0609 Hundreds of people in Jordan join in movement Ma'an Madoon - Together Forward Amman/ Nov.13(Petra)-- Hundreds of Jordanians participated today in a silent procession and ceremony - Ma'an Madoon - Together Forward to mourn the tragic events of 9 November 2005 and to demonstrate Jordan's united position with the world against terrorism. The procession was led by a bride dressed in mourning clothes, representing the city of "Amman" and its grief, outrage and despair over the recent terrorist attacks. The bride was accompanied in her walk by children of Jordan symbolizing the optimism of the future and the determination of the Jordanian spirit to overcome this tragedy. The ceremony was held at the Third Circle, with the Grand Hyatt as the backdrop of the event and began with the call to prayer and sounding of the church bells. "Amman" delivered a powerful message to the world, defiant in her courage, channeling grief and suffering into love, hope and light. "My sun still shines, my spirit soars? my heart is open, my soul sings in unison with the world? together we stand, together we walk, together forward, Ma'an Madoon," said "Amman". Two songs were written and performed especially for today's ceremony by renowned Jordanian musician Tarek Nasser and RUM, sending messages of Jordanian's courageous spirit and will to overcome this tragedy. Images of terrorist attacks from around the world were also displayed uniting all people and countries who have suffered the same pain as Jordan. The second song was supported by visuals which evolved into hope and glory. Video clip and email messages from people expressing sympathy and support from around the world were also shown. The ceremony ended with all participants joining together to sing the national anthem of Jordan. The Making of Ma'an Madoon - Together Forward How it began A group of friends, all asking themselves, what they could do to help Jordan, came together on the day after the attacks, and came up with the idea to create the event. Its objective was to allow Jordanians the opportunity to come together to grieve this tragedy, and begin to channel that energy into hope and light, to show the world, the true spirit of the Jordanian people, united with the world against terror. Ma'an Madoon was implemented in 3 days. We thank everyone for their energy, devotion and support. Wardat/Petra 132114 Local NOV 2005 

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2005/Nov/13/2501I.htm (the women in Black is the one who played "Amman".