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AMMAN — HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal has led a major national initiative, under Royal endorsement and oversight, to establish the Hashemite Endowment for Jerusalem.
The initiative builds on the steadfast positions of His Majesty King Abdullah and Jordan’s historic Hashemite custodianship of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, rooted in internationally recognised religious, historical and legal legitimacy and demonstrated over decades through continuous care, restoration and protection, according to a statement to The Jordan Times.
It reiterated that Jerusalem remains a legal, historical, religious, and moral responsibility firmly upheld by the Kingdom.
The initiative is being carried out amid escalating challenges for Jerusalemites, including Israeli policies that undermine their basic rights, threaten their property, and restrict their ability to remain in the city.
The Hashemite Endowment for Jerusalem aims to provide two complementary forms of support, with one focusing on financial and service-oriented assistance to help Jerusalemites and bolster their resilience, and the other addressing administrative and legal needs to help Palestinians safeguard their historic and legal rights.
The Hashemite Endowment initiative aims to alleviate the challenges faced by Jerusalemites, including the costs of home restoration and maintenance, while preserving the city’s unique religious and cultural identity.
It also strives to protect its Islamic and Christian holy sites, such as Al Aqsa Mosque, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and other sacred landmarks, which are recognised as a shared global heritage for future generations.
Prince El Hassan is leading the foundational efforts, with the participation of official, civil, and Jerusalem-based organisations, reviewing all aspects of the initiative and mobilising the financial and technical resources needed to ensure its success and long-term sustainability.
