Jordan Times
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Jordan committed to
protecting Jerusalem’s holy places
Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit on Saturday met with representatives of Jerusalem
societies based here to outline Jordan’s efforts to protect Jerusalem’s holy
sites. Bakhit said the government is in contact with regional and international
countries and bodies to highlight the dangers of Israeli excavations near the
Aqsa Mosque. The premier said rumours that Jerusalem’s awqaf had granted
permission for the excavation work were baseless, adding that Jordan is doing
everything to protect the city’s Christian and Islamic sites.