West Bank & Jerusalem
Jordan condemns Israeli provocations targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
TOP News Brief
Jordan's foreign minister accused Israel of systematic, unprecedented attacks targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque through provocative policies, the Ma'an news agency reported. The minister characterized the actions as part of a coordinated effort against the religious site, describing them as methodical violations without historical precedent.
The statement reflects Amman's escalating criticism of Israeli conduct toward the Jerusalem holy site, a longstanding source of regional tension and diplomatic friction. Jordan, which serves as custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem under a 1994 peace treaty with Israel, has repeatedly protested incursions and alleged desecrations at Al-Aqsa. Officials in Amman have previously warned that such actions threaten regional stability and complicate efforts toward Arab-Israeli reconciliation.
