US Department of State: US respects Hashemite Custodianship over holy sites in Jerusalem
04-01-2023 10:52 AM
Ammon News - The U.S. Department of State affirmed on Tuesday, that the United States respects the Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
The U.S. Department of State expressed its concern about the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, storming the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, which increases tension and the possibility of violence.
The U.S. Department of State indicated that it is working to restore the course of negotiations to reach a two-state solution.
At the same time, the White House confirmed that any change in the status quo in the holy sites in Jerusalem is "unacceptable."