Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - The government strongly condemned Israel for allowing settlers to enter the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque-Haram Al Sharif in occupied East Jerusalem, saying it violates the sanctity of the mosque, and harms the feelings of Muslims worldwide.

State Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani said that the Jordanian Government, holds Israel, as an occupying power, responsible for any violations against Al Aqsa Mosque-Haram Al Sharif.

Momani, who is also the government spokesperson, said any attempt by Israelis to storm or enter the Haram Al Sharif compound, is illegal and an aggressive act against Islamic holy places and the feelings of Muslims.

The minister also reaffirmed Jordan's stance on maintaining the status quo at Al Aqsa Mosque/Haram Al Sharif.