Amman, August 6 (Petra) - The Lower House Palestine Committee stated on Thursday that His Majesty King Abdullah II's recent meeting with the Arab Ministerial Committee showcases the Kingdom's "unwavering stance" in protecting Jerusalem and its holy sites.

The committee stated that King Abdullah II’s call for a unified Arab and Islamic front sends an "unmistakable message" to the international community that safeguarding Jerusalem’s historical and legal status is a global duty demanding decisive action.

The committee expressed support for the meeting's final communiqué, emphasizing that the historical Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites remains the primary guarantee for preserving Jerusalem's identity. It highlighted Jordan's ongoing efforts under King Abdullah II to defend the holy city against continuous Israeli violations of international law at international forums.

Firmly rejecting all Israeli attempts to alter the status quo, the committee reiterated that Israel holds "no sovereignty over Jerusalem." It emphasized that the Jordan-administered Jerusalem Waqf and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department retains exclusive authority to manage the mosque's affairs and regulate access.

The committee called for urgent Arab and international parliamentary action to oppose plans aimed at the temporal or spatial division of Al-Aqsa Mosque and to expose ongoing violations against the city's sanctuaries.

//Petra// HA