Amman: Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Wednesday strongly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
In a statement, the ministry described the act as a "blatant" violation of international law, calling it "an unacceptable escalation and provocation" that Israel must immediately cease.
Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah reaffirmed Jordan's firm rejection of the incursions by Ben-Gvir and the facilitation of repeated raids on the compound by Israeli police.
"These actions represent a clear breach of the historical and legal status quo of the holy site, and an attempt to divide the mosque spatially and temporally, desecrating its sanctity," Qudah said.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a frequent flashpoint for violence, is revered by Muslims as a noble sanctuary and by Jews as the site of two ancient temples. Non-Muslims are allowed to visit the site but are prohibited from praying there.
However, Ben-Gvir has repeatedly defied this long-standing status quo by visiting the site and promoting Jewish religious presence there.
