AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday stressed that the Palestinian
cause will remain at the forefront of all Arab priorities, reaffirming the need
to unify Arab efforts to support the steadfastness of the Palestinians in their
land, according to a Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
In
remarks delivered at a conference held in Cairo by the Arab League and the
State of Palestine in support of Jerusalem, King Abdullah said the topic of the
meeting “is close to the hearts of all Arabs”, noting that Jerusalem is the
First Qibla for Muslims, and that the region cannot live in peace, stability,
and prosperity without any progress made on the Palestinian cause.
“We
reiterate that preserving the prospects of peace, on the basis of the two-state
solution, demands ceasing all Israeli violations, incursions into Al Aqsa
Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif, and attempts for temporal and spatial division,” His
Majesty said.
The
King warned that any attempt to alter the historical and legal status quo will
have negative ramifications on the security and stability of the entire region.
Reaffirming
Jordan’s support for the Palestinians, His Majesty called on the international
community to guarantee their just and legitimate right to establish an
independent, viable, and sovereign Palestinian state, on the June 4, 1967
lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The King
said Jordan continues to exert all efforts under the Hashemite Custodianship to
safeguard Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, including maintenance
and restoration projects at Al Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre.
His
Majesty noted that these efforts aim to safeguard the Arab identity of the Holy
City, support the resilience of Jerusalemites, and guarantee Muslims’ and
Christians’ freedom of worship.
“This
is the legacy of the Prophet Mohammad, as inherited by the Hashemites through
my great-great-grandfather Sharif Hussein bin Ali, when he answered the call of
the Palestinians, over a century ago,” the King stressed.
Within
this historical responsibility, His Majesty said the Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan supports “our Christian brothers and sisters in Jerusalem, as they seek
to protect their churches and counter violations against their holy sites.”
“We
reaffirm our commitment to the Pact of Omar, which has guaranteed harmony and
coexistence in Jerusalem for over 1,400 years,” the King added.
His
Majesty also thanked the Arab League for organizing the conference in
coordination with the Palestinians, noting that it comes at a time “when we
must all step up our efforts to support the steadfastness of our brothers and
sisters in the Palestinian Territories.”
The
conference is being held with Arab, regional, and international participation,
based on a decision at the 31st Arab Summit held in Algeria last November.
Deputy
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi, Director of the Office of
His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Awqaf Minister Mohammad Khalaileh, and Jordan’s
Permanent Representative at the Arab League in Cairo Amjad Adaileh attended the
conference from the Jordanian delegation.
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