King of Jordan Promises to Defend Temple Mount from Jewish “Extremists”

August 16, 2016

< 1 minute

Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Monday said he will stand against any attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount by so-called Israeli “extremists,” following clashes on Sunday at the holy site.

Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa 2013, in Amman, Jordan. May 26, 2013. (FLASH90)
King Abdullah II (FLASH90)

“Our responsibility towards the Muslim holy places in Jerusalem is our top priority in the international arena, and we use all means necessary to defend al-Aqsa Mosque,” King Abdullah said in an interview to the Jordanian daily, Al-Dustour, as reported in the Jerusalem Post.

King Abdullah claimed that Israel has continually tries to “change the status quo” on the Temple Mount, which currently restricts non-Muslim visitation and allows for unlimited Muslim prayer at the site. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said there will be no changes to the status quo.

Following the 1967 Six Day War, Jordan was given the authority to manage the Temple Mount and Al-Aqsa Mosque, where several clashes have erupted over the years, often between Muslim activists and Jewish worshipers during holidays.

About 400 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Sunday to pray during the Jewish fast of Tisha B’Av, which commemorates the destruction of the Jewish Temples. Seven Jewish worshipers were detained for violating visitor rules. Groups of Muslims also clashed with police who were trying to distance them from Jewish visitors who were being escorted from the Temple Mount.

Share this article

Donate today to support Israel’s needy

$10

$25

$50

$100

$250

CUSTOM AMOUNT

Subscribe

Prophecy from the Bible is revealing itself as we speak. Israel365 News is the only media outlet reporting on it.

Sign up to our free daily newsletter today to get all the most important stories directly to your inbox. See how the latest updates in Jerusalem and the world are connected to the prophecies we read in the Bible. .