Indonesia Sends Deputy Foreign Minister to Jordan to Discuss Al-Aqsa Crisis

Indonesia has dispatched its Deputy Foreign Minister, Arrmanatha Nasir, to Jordan for urgent discussions concerning the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The move signals Jakarta's direct involvement in addressing what it describes as the endangerment of the holy site by Israeli actions and extremist Jewish groups.

According to the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, the deputy minister's participation underscores Indonesia's commitment alongside other Islamic and Arab nations. The meeting in Jordan, initiated by the Jordanian government, is an emergency response to what they perceive as increasingly aggressive incursions into the Al-Aqsa complex, allegedly with the backing of Israeli military authorities. Israeli Minister of Security Itamar Ben Gvir has reportedly encouraged such actions.

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Mr. Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir is participating there (in Jordan).

Jordanian officials view these actions as a forceful attempt to seize territory historically placed under the Hashemite Kingdom's custodianship. Tensions have been building since early 2026, with reports of the Israeli military closing the mosque to Palestinians during Ramadan while allowing Jewish groups access and even flying Israeli flags at the site. Eight nations, including Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE, have previously condemned these actions as provocative.

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Later, when the meeting takes place, we will convey it.