Jordan Slams Israel’s Takeover of Greek Orthodox Church Land in East Jerusalem

Jordan has condemned Israel’s seizure of land belonging to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Silwan, East Jerusalem. The government called the action a flagrant violation of international law and a breach of the historical status quo. A foreign ministry spokesperson said Israel holds no sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem or its Christian and Islamic sanctities. He described the measures as unilateral and illegitimate. Israeli authorities took control of the site on Monday, expelling the Patriarchate’s representative, confiscating equipment, uprooting trees, and fencing the area. Jordan reiterated that only an independent Palestinian state can bring lasting peace and stability in the region.

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