Jordan Says Israel’s Al-Aqsa Mosque Restrictions Are Pushing Towards ‘Explosion’ 

People walk before taking part in the evening "Tarawih" prayers during of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City March 10, 2024. (Reuters)
People walk before taking part in the evening "Tarawih" prayers during of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City March 10, 2024. (Reuters)
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Jordan Says Israel’s Al-Aqsa Mosque Restrictions Are Pushing Towards ‘Explosion’ 

People walk before taking part in the evening "Tarawih" prayers during of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City March 10, 2024. (Reuters)
People walk before taking part in the evening "Tarawih" prayers during of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City March 10, 2024. (Reuters)

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Monday restrictions imposed by Israel on Muslim worshippers' access to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the Muslim holy fasting month was pushing the situation towards an "explosion".

In remarks on state media, Safadi said his country rejected Israel's announced move to limit access to the holy site during Ramadan, citing security needs with war raging in Gaza.

Jordan echoes the Palestinian view that such restrictions were an attack on freedom of worship, he said.