Calls to Dissolve the Muslim Brotherhood Intensify After Jordan Uncovers Terror Cell.. Details

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Jordan has witnessed an unprecedented wave of accusations and societal polarization in recent days following the announcement of the foiled plot by a 16-member terror cell. The cell allegedly intended to manufacture missiles and carry out acts aimed at undermining national security, inciting chaos, and causing material damage. Some members were reported to have ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas. In response, several lawmakers have called for the dissolution of the Islamic Action Front.

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Former government officials have also joined the calls, demanding legal action against any party or organization affiliated with the Brotherhood. Former Minister of Information, Samih Al-Maaytah, stated on X (formerly Twitter) that “any organization or party proven to be linked to a terrorist group must be dissolved and officially designated as a banned terrorist entity,” as reported by Middle East Online.

According to Jordan’s 2022 Political Parties Law, a political party can be dissolved by court order if found guilty of crimes including directly or indirectly supporting extremist or terrorist groups, or promoting their ideologies.

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Dozens of statements have been issued by political parties, tribal leaders, and public figures condemning the alleged plots. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmad Al-Safadi, stated that endangering national security is “a crime and a betrayal that deserves the harshest punishment” and that promoting militia-like thinking in a strong state “is an unforgivable offense.”

Parliamentary blocs and political parties have also demanded legal accountability for those involved in the alleged “terrorist plot.” The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs has called for prosecuting the organizations to which the cell members belong—an implicit reference to the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Experts suggest these developments further highlight the need to legally reactivate the case against the Muslim Brotherhood, which was officially dissolved by a definitive ruling from Jordan’s Court of Cassation in 2020.

In 2015, the Jordanian government granted a new license to a group of former members of the original Brotherhood, as part of a legal separation from the parent organization in Egypt. This new group was registered as a separate legal association, whereas the original Brotherhood did not regularize its legal status.

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A Member of Parliament also mentioned that the House has the authority to suspend or revoke the membership of Islamic Action Front MPs.

The Jordanian government, through official spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani, stated that the dismantled cell was involved in four major operations: manufacturing short-range missiles (3 to 5 km), possessing explosives and automatic weapons, hiding a ready-to-launch missile, and developing drone manufacturing projects. The suspects were also reportedly involved in recruiting and training members both within Jordan and abroad.

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During a televised press briefing, Al-Momani confirmed that the suspects had political affiliations and belonged to a dissolved and unlicensed group under Jordanian law. He added that the Jordanian public would soon be able to watch a video of the suspects’ confessions.

Jordan’s State Security Court has charged the suspects with multiple offenses, including felony involvement in the illegal manufacturing of weapons, betrayal of the state, acts aimed at disrupting public order, and manufacturing missiles for unlawful purposes.

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