Amman, Jordan — Jordan has voiced strong condemnation over the \"storming\" of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by extremist Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli forces this past Sunday. 🕌
In a passionate statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates declared this action a blatant breach of international law and a serious violation of the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites. They emphasized Israel's obligations as \"the occupying power\" and urged an immediate halt to these violations.
Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah didn't hold back, calling on Israel to end all ongoing violations and stop imposing new realities at the sacred Al-Aqsa Mosque. He stressed that these unilateral actions threaten to escalate tensions, potentially pushing the entire region towards catastrophe. 🌍
Addressing Israel's recent attacks against Gaza and Lebanon, as well as escalations in the West Bank, Qudah highlighted the urgent need for international intervention. He urged for \"clear and firm\" positions and measures to condemn and halt these violations, providing much-needed protection for the Palestinian people.
Reaffirming the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Qudah reiterated that it is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims. He highlighted that the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, through the Jerusalem Awqaf and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department, is the sole legal authority responsible for managing all affairs of the mosque and its yards.
As tensions mount, the call for peace and respect for religious sites becomes ever more critical. ✨
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Jordan condemns Israeli settlers' 'storming' of Aqsa Mosque compound
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