Jordan has slammed 'the storming' of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers under military protection, calling it a \"blatant breach of international law\" and a threat to regional stability. 🇵🇸
The Foreign Ministry warned Sunday that such actions violate the historical status quo of Jerusalem's holy sites and Israel's obligations as \"the occupying power.\" Spokesperson Sufian Qudah demanded an immediate halt to unilateral moves altering the mosque's governance, stressing Jordan's exclusive authority over the site through its Islamic Affairs Ministry.
⚡️Tensions Rising: Qudah also criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank, stating they risk \"pushing the entire region towards catastrophe.\" He urged global leaders to take \"clear and firm\" steps to protect Palestinians and de-escalate conflicts.
🌍Why It Matters: As one of the custodians of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, Jordan's stance reflects growing regional frustrations over the treatment of Palestinian communities. The Al-Aqsa Mosque—Islam's third-holiest site—remains a flashpoint in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Jordan condemns Israeli settlers' 'storming' of Aqsa Mosque compound
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