Jordan denounces continued Israeli violations at Al Aqsa

By JT - Dec 15,2020 - Last updated at Dec 15,2020

The Old City of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock (right) and Al Aqsa Mosque (left) (AFP photo)

AMMAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday denounced the continued Israeli violations at Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Under the protection of the Israeli forces, extremists recently stormed the holy site.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Daifallah Fayez said that these rejected and reckless provocations are a violation of international law and the legal and historical status quo, which breach Israel’s obligations as the occupying power in East Jerusalem.

Fayez stressed that Al Aqsa Mosque, with its total area of 144 dunums, is a place of worship for Muslims only, reiterating that the Jordan-run Jerusalem Awqaf and Aqsa Affairs Department, in accordance with international law, is exclusively authorised to supervise the holy site’s affairs and manage entries.

The ministry spokesperson rejected the recent demolition of the wall of the “Martyrs' cemetery” in the eastern part of Al Yousifieh cemetery.

Fayez reaffirmed the Kingdom’s denouncement of the Israeli attempt to alter the Arab identity of East Jerusalem, adding that its one-sided actions are considered a violation of international law, international humanitarian law and the resolutions of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

The spokesperson also urged the international community to bear the responsibility of pressuring Israel into ceasing its violations.

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