AMMAN — The government on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli’s provocative policies as the occupation state frequently allows Jewish extremists to storm the compound of Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif. 

Al Haram Al Sharif is the third holiest site in Islam, after Mecca and Medina. The Second Intifada was sparked by former Israeli premier Ariel Sharon’s military incursion into the compound in 2000. 

Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokeperson Mohammad Momani said the government will hold the Israeli government, in its capacity as the occupying power, responsible for any damages to the Al Aqsa Mosque, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Any attempt by Israeli settlers to break into or enter Al Haram Al Sharif, will be considered an illegal and aggressive action against Islamic holy sites, Momani said, reiterating Jordan’s unwavering stance in support of the shrine and to maintain the status quo. 

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