Jordan promises a "severe response" against the Islamic group


King Abdullah II has returned to his country on Wednesday, having cut short his visit to the United States.

"The response from Jordan and his army will be severe" warned the leader after the announcement of the execution of the Jordanian driver by the Islamic State group alias Daesh.


Daesh "is not only our enemy, it is also the enemy of Islam," said the king, who met with senior military officials. This meeting was held a few hours after Amman hanged two jihadist death row, including an Iraqi against which Daesh said he wanted to discuss the driver.


The spokesman of the government said that Jordan was more than ever determined to combat Islamic state group. "Jordan will continue to work with members of the coalition to stop extremism and terrorism. Our strength and capabilities are known to everyone. "


A video showing the likely implementation of the pilot al-Maaz Kassasbeh was broadcast Tuesday. The young man suffered a horrible death: he was burned alive in a cage.


Near the town of Karak, south of the capital, the Driver family gathers. Maaz's father called on the government to avenge his son.






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