YONI BEN MENACHEM -- According to senior Jordanian officials cited by Asharq Al-Awsat, 16 individuals recently arrested in Jordan were affiliated with Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. Following the uncovering of this terror cell, Jordan reportedly plans a “strategic shift” in how it deals with the Muslim Brotherhood.
Officials said that separating the Brotherhood from its political wing—the Islamic Action Front, which holds 31 seats in parliament—has become essential for upholding the rule of law equally for all citizens.
Jordan's General Intelligence Directorate revealed that the suspects had been under surveillance since 2021 and were involved in a plan to destabilize the kingdom. The arrests foiled operations involving rocket manufacturing, arms trafficking, drone development, and training militants both inside and outside Jordan.
A senior political source confirmed that the kingdom is reassessing its stance on the Brotherhood, which has operated despite its illegal status. The investigation found explosive materials in homes, pointing to the existence of armed militias threatening national and regional security.