AMMAN —
His Majesty King Abdullah on
Monday stressed that the Israeli authorities’ continued disregard of
international calls to cease violations against
Al Aqsa Mosque and
Jerusalemites constitutes a violation of international law and international
humanitarian law, according to a
Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
In a phone
call received from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, King Abdullah
affirmed maintaining close coordination between the two countries to put a stop
to Israeli violations in East Jerusalem and Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif.
The two leaders
stressed the need for the international community to shoulder its
responsibilities in standing up to the illegitimate Israeli measures and
dangerous provocations in Jerusalem.
The call
also covered the steps Jordan is taking to galvanize an active Arab, Muslim,
and international position to counter Israel’s violations in Jerusalem, and
bolster the Kingdom’s efforts to support the steadfastness of Jerusalemites in
their lands and homes while safeguarding their rights.
His Majesty
noted Jordan’s ongoing efforts to safeguard Islamic and Christian holy sites in
Jerusalem, in line with the Hashemite Custodianship.
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