Gov’t summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem violations

Apr 21,2014 - Last updated at Apr 21,2014

AMMAN — Jordan on Monday summoned Israeli Ambassador in Amman Daniel Nevo to protest the recent Israeli violations against Al Haram Al Sharif compound in Jerusalem.

The Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli measures, holding the Israeli side accountable for storming Al Aqsa Mosque, the key landmark in the holy shrine, and attacking worshippers and employees from the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in Jerusalem, according to a statement carried out by the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

The government said the Israeli acts constituted a “flagrant” infringement of international law and the peace treaty Jordan signed with Israel 20 years ago.

Under the peace agreement, Jordan is in charge of the Islamic shrines in the Old City, while Palestinians recognise His Majesty King Abdullah as custodian of Jerusalem’s Muslim and Christian sites.

The Israeli diplomat said he would convey the message to the Israeli government on the same day, Petra reported.

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