Jordan, Indonesia condemn Israeli Actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque
During their meeting in Amman, the two leaders cautioned against any moves to change the historical and legal status of Jerusalem’s holy sites
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday jointly condemned Israel's actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, denouncing attempts to alter its status both "temporally and spatially," according to a statement from Jordan's Royal Court.
During their meeting in Amman, the two leaders cautioned against any moves to change the historical and legal status of Jerusalem's holy sites.
King Abdullah reiterated Jordan's custodianship over both Islamic and Christian holy places in the city.
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Earlier on Monday, hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem—sacred to both Muslims and Jews—conducting rituals as part of Passover observances.
While current regulations permit non-Muslims to visit the site, they are not allowed to perform religious rites there. The incident is the latest in a string of tensions surrounding access and worship at the site.
The leaders also discussed efforts to end the conflict in Gaza, reinstate the ceasefire, ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in need, and support the resilience of Palestinians in their homeland. Both underscored the need for a viable political path toward a just and lasting peace, based on a two-state solution.
President Subianto affirmed the deep-rooted ties between Indonesia and Jordan and expressed his country's support for Jordan's stance on Palestinian rights and statehood.
The two leaders further explored strengthening bilateral cooperation in defense, education, agriculture, and religious affairs.
Subianto arrived in Jordan on Sunday for a two-day visit following his stop in Qatar.
