AMMAN — The
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned, on Sunday, September 17, Israeli extremists' storming of
Al-Aqsa Mosque and their provocative
actions under the protection of the Israeli police. This incident represents a
violation of the historical and legal status quo of the mosque and undermines
the sanctity of the holy site.
اضافة اعلان
Sinan Majali, the official spokesperson for
the ministry, stressed the importance of respecting the authority of the
Jerusalem Waqf and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department, which is under the
jurisdiction of the Jordanian Ministry of Endowments, Affairs, and
Islamic Holy Places. This department is responsible for managing the affairs of Al-Aqsa
Mosque and regulating access to its premises, Jordan News Agency, Petra
reported.
Majali reiterated that Al-Aqsa Mosque, also
known as the Holy Mosque, with its entire 144-dunum area, is a sacred place of
worship for Muslims.
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