AMMAN — On Wednesday,
Jordan formally expressed its objections to the Israeli Embassy in Amman
regarding the incursion of extremist settlers and Israeli Knesset members into
the
al-Aqsa Mosque/Haram al-Sharif area, which occurred under the protection of
Israeli police.
اضافة اعلان
In a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, the
actions of limiting worshippers' access to the mosque, attacking and
desecrating Islamic graves, and
escalating attacks on Christians in occupied
Jerusalem were vehemently denounced, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
Responsibilities under international law
Sufian Qudah, the Ministry's spokesperson, emphasized the importance of
Israel, as the occupying power, adhering to its responsibilities under
international law concerning the
occupied city of Jerusalem and its religious
sites. He stressed the necessity of halting any measures that could undermine
the sanctity of these holy places and discontinuing any attempts to alter the
historical and legal status quo of Jerusalem.
The memorandum reaffirmed that the al-Aqsa Mosque, with its total area
of 144 dunums, is exclusively a place of worship for Muslims. It underscored
that the Jordanian-run Waqf (endowments) and
al-Aqsa Affairs Administration in
Jerusalem have exclusive jurisdiction over all matters related to the holy
site, including entry regulation.
Qudah demanded that the Israeli government immediately cease all
measures aimed at interfering in the affairs of the al-Aqsa Mosque. He
emphasized the importance of respecting the historical and legal status quo in
Jerusalem and its sanctities.
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