Jordan convened an emergency meeting of Arab and Muslim foreign ministers on Wednesday over what it describes as an “imminent” threat of an Israeli takeover of the Temple Mount, The Guardian reported.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned that attempts to alter the long-standing status quo at the Jerusalem holy site could ignite a religious conflict extending across the Muslim world.
“This is a constant threat, a dangerous threat that we’re trying to counter with every tool that we have possible,” Safadi told The Guardian.
AFSI Insight
Jordan’s call for an emergency summit over an alleged Israeli “takeover” of the Temple Mount reflects the ongoing effort to internationalize and politicize Israel’s sovereign rights in Jerusalem. AFSI rejects claims that Jewish presence or prayer at Judaism’s holiest site constitutes an “occupation” or provocation. The Temple Mount is central to Jewish history and identity, and Israel has consistently protected freedom of worship for all faiths while safeguarding access to the holy sites. Rather than fueling alarmist rhetoric, regional leaders should recognize Israel’s responsible acts which ensure security and uphold the rights of all who revere Jerusalem.
Source:
Jordan calls emergency summit over ‘imminent Israeli takeover’ of Temple Mount, by Ynet Global, August 4, 2026