
Jordan's government called on the international community to pressure Israel to halt what it described as illegitimate actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, following an incursion by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and extremist groups who performed Talmudic rituals during Sukkot, which Jordan says violates the status quo of holy sites.
AI-generated summary
Jordan has historically served as the custodian of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem under international agreements, a role reaffirmed in its peace treaty with Israel. The Al-Aqsa Mosque, located on the Temple Mount, is a focal point of Israeli-Palestinian tensions, with access restrictions and settler visits often triggering protests and diplomatic protests.
BEIRUT, September 28. /TASS/. The government of Jordan urges the international community to compel Israel to stop its illegitimate actions regarding the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, the kingdom’s foreign ministry spokesman Fuad Majali said, commenting on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's "incursion" into the Islamic holy site.
"The step made by Minister Ben-Gvir under the protection of the Israeli police force constitutes an outrageous provocative act that violates the historical and legal status quo of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in East Jerusalem," reads the statement, posted on the ministry’s X page.
"Jordan demands respect for the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and insists that all measures that restrict access for Muslim worshippers be cancelled," the ministry added.
The minister reiterated that the mosque and its premises of around 14.4 hectares "remain an exclusive place of worship for Muslims," while Jordan’s Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places is the legally mandated authority with exclusive jurisdiction over this site.
The Al-Mamlaka television channel reported that over 1,200 members of extremist organizations, led by Minister Ben-Gvir, broke into the mosque grounds on Monday morning to perform Talmudic rituals and prayers marking the Jewish holiday of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles).
Previously, Palestinian administration spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh held the Israeli government responsible "for violating the feelings of Muslim worshippers worldwide." He described the incident and the restrictive measures imposed on the Arab population as "a dangerous attempt to impose new realities on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem".
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Jordan will pursue diplomatic channels through the UN or OIC to condemn the incident and demand accountability.
Likely · Within weeks
Israeli authorities may restrict access to the Temple Mount for Muslim worshippers in response to rising tensions.
Possible · Within days

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