Jordan has strongly denounced continued incursions by Israeli settlers into Al-Aqsa Mosque, also known as the Noble Sanctuary. The latest incursion occurred on Sunday, accompanied by inflammatory practices and statements from extreme Israeli officials. Jordan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ambassador Fouad Al-Majali, emphasized Jordan's absolute rejection and condemnation of these repeated incursions.
Al-Majali stated that these incursions and accompanying practices are considered a blatant violation of the historical and legal status quo in the Noble Sanctuary. They also represent a clear provocation, as they are considered a desecration of the mosque's sanctity. Jordan stresses that these incursions and practices constitute a flagrant breach of international law and humanitarian international law.
The incursions are also seen as an attempt to impose new realities in Al-Aqsa Mosque/Noble Sanctuary by trying to divide it temporally and spatially. Jordan rejects any attempts to alter the status quo in Al-Aqsa Mosque, emphasizing that Israel has no sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem and its holy sites. The Jordanian government warns of the consequences of continued violations, provocations, and inflammatory statements.
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry called on the international community to take a firm stance, obliging Israel, as the occupying power, to cease all its irresponsible practices and continued violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Jordan also urged the international community to oblige Israel to stop its illegal procedures in the occupied West Bank and end its incitement against the Palestinian people.
Jordan reiterated that Al-Aqsa Mosque, with its total area of 144 dunums, is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims. The Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is the legally competent authority responsible for managing all aspects of Al-Aqsa Mosque/Noble Sanctuary and regulating access to it. On Sunday, 1,143 Israeli settlers stormed the mosque's courtyards under the protection of Israeli occupation police.
Following the incursion, Israeli occupation authorities closed the Bab al-Magharbeh gate in Jerusalem. This gate was closed after the large-scale incursion by Israeli settlers, which was the second in two days. The repeated incursions have sparked concerns over a potential escalation of tensions in the region.
The incident has drawn widespread international attention, with many countries and organizations calling for restraint and respect for the status quo in Jerusalem's holy sites. The situation remains tense, with fears of further escalation and potential repercussions on regional stability.
Key points
- Jordan condemns Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning of escalation consequences.
- Incursions are considered a breach of international law and humanitarian international law.
- Jordan urges international community to oblige Israel to cease violations against holy sites.
