Jordan convenes emergency meeting over Jerusalem holy site fears
Jordan convenes emergency meeting of ministers from Arab and Islamic world, fearing such a move could ‘trigger a religious conflict’
TL;DR
- Jordan has warned of an "imminent" threat of an Israeli takeover of the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem.
- An emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers is scheduled to address the situation.
- Jordan fears that tampering with the status quo at the holy site could trigger a religious conflict.
- Recent incursions by Jewish religious extremists, including prayers and rituals, are seen as violations of the treaty.
- The Hashemite monarchy has historically overseen the status quo at the site since the 1967 war.
- Concerns also include potential mass deportation of Palestinians from the West Bank, which would destabilize Jordan.
- Water supply issues and the growing influence of political Islam within Jordan are also contributing to tensions.
- There is a debate regarding the presence of US forces in Jordan, with some calling for their withdrawal due to security risks.