The Jordanian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the ongoing raids by Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, describing them as provocative and unacceptable. The latest incursion occurred on Sunday, accompanied by inflammatory practices by extremist groups. This has sparked concerns over the violation of the historical and legal status quo in the compound.
Jordan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ambassador Fuad Al-Majali, emphasized the kingdom's absolute rejection and condemnation of the repeated incursions by Israeli settlers into Al-Aqsa Mosque. He described these actions as a blatant breach of international law and humanitarian law, and as an attempt to impose new realities on the mosque through temporal and spatial division.
Al-Majali warned of the potential consequences of continued Israeli settler raids and inflammatory rhetoric, calling on the international community to take a firm stance against Israel's actions. He urged Israel, as the occupying power, to cease its irresponsible practices and ongoing violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed that Al-Aqsa Mosque, covering an area of 144 dunams, is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims. The ministry also emphasized that the Jerusalem Islamic Affairs and Al-Aqsa Mosque Administration, under the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, is the sole authority responsible for managing the mosque's affairs and regulating access to it.
The condemnation by Jordan's Foreign Ministry comes amid rising tensions in the region, with Israel's continued occupation of the West Bank and Jerusalem. The incursions by Israeli settlers into Al-Aqsa Mosque have been a focal point of contention, with Palestinians and Jordanians expressing concerns over the potential for escalation.
The international community has been urged to take action to prevent further deterioration of the situation. The Jordanian Foreign Ministry's statement emphasized the need for Israel to respect the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and to refrain from actions that could be seen as provocative or inflammatory.
The situation in Jerusalem remains a critical issue, with Jordan and other countries calling for a peaceful resolution. The condemnation of Israeli settler raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque by Jordan's Foreign Ministry reflects the kingdom's commitment to protecting the rights and interests of Muslims in the region.
Key points
- Jordan condemns Israeli settler raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque as provocative and unacceptable.
- The Jordanian Foreign Ministry urges the international community to take a firm stance against Israel's actions in Jerusalem.
- Al-Aqsa Mosque is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims, according to the Jordanian Foreign Ministry.
