In a strong diplomatic gesture, King Abdullah II of Jordan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have jointly condemned the ongoing Israeli violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, including attempts to divide the sacred site both “temporally and spatially.” The condemnation was issued during a meeting in Amman, as reported by Jordan’s Royal Court and Xinhua news agency.
The two leaders expressed grave concern over recent provocations in East Jerusalem, particularly Monday’s incident in which hundreds of Israelis stormed the Al-Aqsa compound and performed religious rituals to mark the Jewish Passover holiday. While non-Muslim visits to the compound are currently permitted under the existing status quo, prayer by non-Muslims remains prohibited. This latest incident adds to a series of actions that have threatened the fragile balance at one of Islam’s holiest sites.
King Abdullah reaffirmed Jordan’s historical custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy places in Jerusalem, warning against any attempts to alter the city’s legal and historical status quo.
The leaders also discussed developments in Gaza, urging an immediate end to the war, a restoration of the ceasefire, the facilitation of humanitarian aid, and the reinforcement of Palestinian resilience on their homeland. Both sides underscored the urgency of advancing a political solution based on the two-state framework for lasting peace.
President Subianto emphasized the enduring ties between Indonesia and Jordan and affirmed his nation’s unwavering support for the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to independence and statehood.
In addition to geopolitical concerns, the two leaders explored avenues to enhance cooperation in defence, education, agriculture, and interfaith understanding.
President Subianto’s visit to Jordan followed his diplomatic trip to Qatar, marking a continued regional effort to address Middle East tensions.
