status quo
Coverage of status quo in the Nexus archive.
- Israel briefly closes Al-Aqsa gate for military drills
Israeli forces briefly closed the King Faisal Gate at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem for military drills, with heightened security measures disrupting worshippers. The closure follows earlier Israeli restrictions, including a 40-day shutdown of the mosque during its war with Iran, which Palestinian officials condemned as an effort to limit Muslim access and advance the 'Judaisation' of the site.
- I’m a Democrat, and here’s why I love America
A Democrat expresses love for America and advocates injecting a great spirit into the nation's foundation to elevate it above the status quo.
- Move afoot to change Al-Aqsa’s status
Tel Aviv is collaborating with the US and right-wing groups to reclassify the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound as a 'multi-faith centre', challenging the existing Status Quo that restricts non-Muslim religious activities there. Israeli settlers recently attacked two mosques in the occupied West Bank, while hardline Israeli officials like Moshe Feiglin and Itamar Ben-Gvir have openly defied agreements to incite tensions over the site.
- In deep blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo fuels governor, L.A. mayor race
Democrats in California show little consensus on leadership for governor and mayor races, driven by frustration with the Democratic status quo.
- Taiwan's Lai: Status quo is key to secure tech supply chains
President Lai Ching-te emphasized preserving the status quo to secure tech supply chains during an AI and tech summit in Taipei. Taiwan's role as a key chipmaker is highlighted, with its relations with China posing ongoing risks.
- Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race
California's primary elections and governor's race will highlight voter dissatisfaction with the current political situation. The deep-blue state's primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.
- Israel is trying to change Jerusalem’s religious identity
Israel is taking actions to alter Jerusalem's religious identity by dismantling the Status Quo agreement, aiming to exert full control over Muslim and Christian religious practices at holy sites. The move reflects broader efforts to assert dominance over religious life in the city.
- Recent revolts in Africa reflect widespread anger with the status quo
Recent revolts in Africa highlight widespread public discontent with existing political and economic conditions. The article questions whether these uprisings can lead to sustainable change.
- Record animal sacrifice attempts at Al-Aqsa spark status quo fears
Record attempts by Israeli settlers to smuggle animal sacrifices into Al-Aqsa Mosque have reached unprecedented levels since 1967, raising fears of destabilizing the status quo. The actions highlight escalating tensions around the holy site, which is a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.