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Jordan condemns alleged Israeli violations at Al Aqsa Mosque

Xinhua, June 27, 2016 Adjust font size:

Jordan on Monday condemned what it described as continued Israeli violations at East Jerusalem's flashpoint Al Aqsa Mosque, slamming recent raids of the holy site's compound by Israeli security forces, state-run Petra news agency reported.

Jordan's Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani condemned the assaults by Israelis forces on worshippers at Al Aqsa Mosque and restrictions they impose on Palestinian worshippers.

The minister called on Israel to immediately cease all unjustified measures and escalation and respect the historical status quo in Jerusalem.

"These Israeli practices are rejected and condemned and they oppose all international norms and conventions that call for freedom of worship and respect of holy sites," Momani said.

Momani added that Jordan will continue to defend the holy sites in Jerusalem, calling on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities and place pressure on Israel to stop such activities.

Also on Monday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Judeh condemned in phone calls with Israeli officials the violations and called on Israel to cease such aggressions, Petra said.

Jordan, which has a peace treaty with Israel that was signed in 1994, oversees the holy sites in East Jerusalem.

The site of the mosque is revered as holy by both Jews and Muslims and is a frequent flashpoint of violence. Endit