Jordan warns Al-Aqsa takeover is “imminent” as thousands of settlers storm compound
Jordan warns Israel’s Al-Aqsa actions signal an imminent takeover, prompting an emergency Arab and Islamic ministerial meeting.
Over 4,000 Israeli settlers entered the compound during Tisha B’Av, with religious rituals conducted despite a ban on non-Muslim prayer.
Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir led the incursion, calling it “tremendous progress,” while Jordan says the status quo shift risks a broader religious conflict.
Gaza’s devastation exposed Muslim-world weakness, raising doubts about a unified response if Al-Aqsa’s status is further changed.
Jordan flags red lines on Palestinian displacement and reports of a dedicated police unit, warning of a state-backed push to remake the holy site.
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