In an intense seven-hour session on Monday, the Jordanian House of Representatives witnessed heated debates, pointed accusations, and passionate speeches centered on national security and the role of the Islamic Action Front (IAF) and the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Speaker Al-Safadi: No Tolerance for Undermining the State
House Speaker Ahmad Al-Safadi opened the session with a powerful address, reaffirming loyalty to King Abdullah II and praising the General Intelligence Directorate (GID) for thwarting a dangerous terrorist plot. He emphasized that any attempt to exploit national issues for political gain would be met with accountability under the constitution and the law.
“We will hold accountable anyone who dares question our loyalty to the King, the army, the intelligence, the parliament, and the Jordanian people,” Al-Safadi declared.
Al-Safadi stressed that support for Palestine must not be used as a cover for subversive actions, noting: “Palestine must be above opportunism and exploitation.”
Islamic Action Front Faces Scrutiny
During the session, several MPs called on the IAF bloc to issue a clear and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism, especially in light of recent threats to Jordan’s national security. Although members of the IAF reiterated their loyalty to the state, king, and security forces, tensions ran high as MPs questioned their ties with the banned Muslim Brotherhood group.
Some lawmakers called for the suspension of IAF MPs' membership, citing concerns about incitement and potential links to unauthorized organizations.
“Freedom is protected in the context of respect for the rule of law, but forming armed groups is a stab in the heart of the nation,” said several MPs in a joint statement.
IAF Members: “We Oppose Any Harm to Jordan”
Members of the Islamic Action Front defended their party’s position, insisting they do not oppose the state and that bearing arms is a right reserved exclusively for the government. MP Salih Al-Armouti passionately stated:
“Whoever opposes the Jordanian state can go to hell. The Islamic Action Front has always stood with the state, and anyone who threatens it—his hand will be cut off.”
Al-Armouti added that no legal charges have been filed against the party or its members, emphasizing the need to respect the judiciary and avoid baseless accusations.
MP Dima Tahboub also highlighted the IAF’s legal status as a registered political party operating within constitutional boundaries, stressing its consistent loyalty to the homeland, leadership, and security forces.
Call for Unity and Rule of Law
Lawmakers, regardless of political affiliation, united in condemning the terrorist plot. At the suggestion of MP Mustafa Al-Amawi, the House unanimously endorsed Speaker Al-Safadi’s speech as an official statement representing the entire chamber.
The session featured over 20 standing ovations in support of Jordan’s leadership, armed forces, and security institutions. MPs repeatedly emphasized the sacredness of national unity and warned against falling into legal gray areas by maintaining organizational links with banned groups.
Government Urged to Enforce Court Ruling on Brotherhood
Many MPs criticized the government for not enforcing a 2020 Court of Cassation ruling that banned the Muslim Brotherhood, urging immediate legal action to dismantle any unauthorized entities operating under its banner.
“Any ongoing relationship with the banned Muslim Brotherhood is a clear violation of the law,” several MPs stressed.
This session laid bare the deep political divisions and the fragile balance between freedom of expression and national security in Jordan, especially amid heightened regional tensions. The parliament ultimately reinforced its commitment to the rule of law, national sovereignty, and unwavering support for the leadership and security apparatus.
