Why Al-Aqsa matters more than ever to Jordan
Why Al-Aqsa matters more than ever to Jordan newspress_en Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:00 Politics When foreign ministers from 14 Arab and Muslim states gathered in Amman on 5 August to reaffirm Jordan's custodianship of Jerusalem's holy sites, the meeting carried significance beyond the city's status. It highlighted a growing dilemma inside Jordan. As its security relationship with the United States…
As Arab and Muslim leaders convened in Amman on August 5th to reaffirm Jordan's custodianship of Jerusalem's holy sites, the meeting carried implications beyond the city's status. This gathering underscored a growing challenge within Jordan's domestic landscape, where the security relationship with the United States has become increasingly costly and controversial.
By assuming the chair of the Arab League committee responsible for supporting Jerusalem, Jordan strengthened its historical oversight role, which holds significance for both its domestic population and the wider regional context.
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