Terrorism
Terrorism, violence and social disharmony are some of the most important issues facing the Middle East as a region, Jordan as a country, her neighbors and every Jordanian citizen in the Middle East. As such, the “New Jordan” will work hard to establish fundamental social principles and legislative concepts that will protect and enhance civil rights and create jobs while diffusing fundamentalism, terrorism and hate.
In an effort to stem terrorism and enhance fundamental rights, the JOC believes that the establishment of a strong secular state goes hand in hand with dynamic policies that create strong economic policies and incentives that create jobs, expands the economy and provides the citizenry with enhanced consumer purchasing power.
To do so, a “New Jordan” will approach the problem as follows:
· DEFINE: With friendly Western governments and international experts, legally define the term “Terrorism”, enact it into law and then apply it to the everyday life of each and every Jordanian citizen;
· IDENTIFY: With experts, identify those who fall under both the definition and law, and then prosecute them as terrorists;
· COOPERATION: The “New Jordan” will work hand in hand with the international community to stamp out and eradicate terrorist practices, thus dissuading the use of Jordan as a base for terroristic activities. That includes sharing information, technology and military partnerships;
· OUTLAW: In the “New Jordan’, laws will be passed by the Parliament. They will lead the discussion that will establish the definitions used to define, disarm and outlaw clearly defined terrorist acts;
· PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY MARTYRS FUND: A “New Jordan” will not support the Martyrs Fund and the terrorist practice that it is used for;
SPECIFICS:
· Fundamentalist Ideology: The JOC believes that one way to bring peace to the region is to work on establishing policies that fight the establishment of fundamentalist ideologies. The JOC believes that the best way to do this is by enhancing civil, personal and religious rights, while ensuring that policies are created that will ensure that the “New Jordan” enters the 22nd century as a secular state;
· HOUSES OF WORSHIP: Houses of worship will be designated areas of peace. As such, terrorist acts, including the storage or use of weapons will not be allowed to take place in any form;
· The Muslim Brotherhood (TMB): The JOC recognizes that the Muslim Brotherhood:
o TMB: Is an internationally recognized terrorist organization;
o TRAINING: Has trained many of today’s terrorist leaders, including those of ISIS, Hamas and Al-Qaida;
o ALARMED: The JOC is alarmed by the apparent growth, partnership and cooperation between recognized terrorist entities, not to mention the solid and public partnership that currently exists between the Hashemite regime and TMB;
o POLICIES: A “New Jordan” will establish a firm definition of terrorism and how to combat TMB activities;
o OUTLAW TMB: The “New Jordan” will specifically outlaw TMB. This will send a strong signal to the rest of the world just how serious Jordan is about joining the civilized world, as well as a direct message to terrorists, that Jordan will fight terrorism and the spread of fundamentalist Islamist ideology in the region. Any group that is found to be a terrorist organization by a court of law under these provisions will have their activities curtailed (outlawed) and their assets confiscated. Additionally, anyone found guilty of terrorism will be arrested, tried and if found guilty, jailed;
· The Palestinian Authority (PA): The JOC is committed to the welfare and progression of the Palestinian people. The JOC also recognizes that the PA is severely divided between the PA in the West Bank and Hamas who controls Gaza with an iron fist. Further, the JOC believes that the “New Jordan” must accept its international responsibilities towards all citizens, including Palestinians. The JOC strongly believes the PA must expand its thinking and in turn, improve the way it handles its internal and external affairs. They also need to provide enhanced transparency to its constituency in an effort to avoid corruption at all costs. The PA must also do the following:
o HAMAS: Reign in Hamas and curtail their activities, as well as bring them to the negotiating table or eliminate them;
o ELECTIONS: Provide for regular elections;
o RIGHTS: The PA must provide its citizens with civil and economic rights. These rights include, but are not limited to free speech, freedom of travel, freedom of religion and the right to vote in bi-yearly elections;
o THE HAMAS CHARTER: A “New Jordan” will not deal with an organization whose fundamental doctrine incites hate. As such, the JOC sincerely hopes that the PA will support peace rather than hinder it with fundamentalist doctrine and hateful incitement. To do so, Hamas must amend its Charter;
o ABSENSE: In the absence of their ability to participate in a peaceful manner, the JOC sees no future for the PA or HAMAS;
· Hezbollah: In the North, political instability comes from a group called Hezbollah. The JOC is opposed to Hezbollah and what it stands for. As stated above, the “New Jordan” and JOC is committed to the welfare and progression of the Palestinian people in all corners of the world, and therefore strongly believes the actions of this group harm, rather than help the cause of peace. As such, the JOC will urge, through speech and action, that Hezbollah abandon its violent actions and work towards peace with all its neighbors, as well as establish economic cooperation and ties between Jordan, the PA and Lebanon. Additionally, until Hezbollah abandons its violent ways and actions against its neighbors, including but not limited to civilians in Syria, Israel and elsewhere, the “New Jordan” will label Hezbollah as a terrorist organization;
· Hamas: The “New Jordan” and JOC will be committed to the welfare and progression of the Palestinian people. Therefore, we strongly believe that Hamas must give up all violent acts and reform its ideology, including its “Constitutional Charter”. If they can’t, then they should disband for the benefit of the Palestinian people. To do so, the JOC calls upon Hamas to not lay down its arms and use the money they spend on arms purchases for the people by building schools, hospitals and libraries, while establishing a viable economic system and jobs. Additionally, they must establish regular and fair elections and clearly enunciate what their constituencies’ civil rights are. They must also ban, outlaw and disband their “slay for pay” policies that enrich people at the expense of another’s death. Finally, we call upon them to sit down with Israel and discuss peace, today, and not tomorrow. Until Hamas undertakes all of the above actions, both the “New Jordan” and JOC will not recognize, nor deal with Hamas as a legitimate political entity. Because of their negative impact on the people of Jordan and Palestinians, the JOC currently has no option, but through law, to ban Hamas and its activities in Jordan. To do so, the “New Jordan” after legislative and court based actions, confiscate all assets and facilities;
· UAE PeACE ACTIONS: The JOC supports the establishment of peace between the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Israel, and urges all nations to do the same.