Here’s What to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood, Which Jordan Banned

Jordan has taken a strong stance against the Muslim Brotherhood, accusing them of planning attacks and imposing a blanket ban that could close down its political affiliate, the Islamic Action Front, after winning a parliamentary seat following opposition to Israel’s Gaza invasion. The group, founded by Egypt’s Hassan al-Banna in 1928, was an influential religious movement advocating for national unity under Islam while avoiding overtly political ambitions until recently. Once the nation’s largest opposition party, the Islamic Action Front faced its fate after this recent action, marking a significant shift in Jordan’s relations with this influential group.