Jordan Times
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Jordan warns against Jewish extremists' plans
AMMAN (JT) — Jordan on Saturday warned against
plans by Jewish extremists to enter Al Aqsa Mosque compound, a Foreign Ministry
official said.
The official also warned against the dangerous consequences such plans could
have for peace and stability and security of the Middle East.
“The government, in line with its duties stipulated in the 1994 peace treaty
with Israel, is currently trying through diplomatic means to prevent any harm to
the holy sites of Jerusalem,” the Jordan News Agency, Petra, quoted the official
as saying.
Revava, a recently formed Jewish group, said they planned to bring some 10,000
Jews to the compound “to spark Israeli dialogue about reclaiming the holy site
from its Muslim custodians,” Agence France-Presse reported.
The Israeli government reportedly banned the rally, deployed forces in occupied
Jerusalem's Old City and ordered the compound closed to all non-Muslims on
Sunday.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Adnan Badran yesterday reiterated Jordan's support for
the Palestinians in restoring their legitimate rights and establishing an
independent state.
At a meeting here between Badran and his Palestinian counterpart Ahmed Qureia,
both sides said they were keen to maintain cooperation and develop relations in
all fields.
Qureia congratulated Badran on His Majesty King Abdullah's confidence to form
the new government, according to Petra.