AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAl-Aqsa Custodianship: Reports say the US and Israel are preparing a plan to strip Jordan of its historic custodianship of Al-Aqsa Mosque, replacing the Jordanian-run Islamic Waqf with a new management body aligned with Israeli interests, including control over imams and sermon content—sparking fresh regional alarm. Eid al-Adha at Al-Aqsa: Around 140,000 worshippers attended Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa, with heavy Israeli security presence and Jordanian Waqf administration continuing day-to-day oversight. Textbooks Under Fire: A new IMPACT-se review says Jordan’s 2025-26 school textbooks still promote antisemitic and anti-Zionist themes and justify violence, including portrayals of Jews as “treacherous” and references that misattribute events. Regional Travel Disruptions: With Ebola containment measures tightening globally and Middle East tensions rising, airlines have suspended or reduced flights across the region, including routes affecting Amman. Sports & Principles: A Jordanian tennis player withdrew from a Cyprus tournament to avoid facing an Israeli opponent, saying the decision was based on personal and family convictions. Humanitarian & Conflict: Jordanian officials condemned violence and continued to exchange Eid messages as the Gaza war and flotilla-related tensions remain in focus.
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