UN emphasizes Jordan’s role as custodian of Jerusalem’s holy sites

The United Nations, through its Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq, on Monday emphasized Jordan's historic role in safeguarding and protecting Islamic holy sites, as their custodian. "The Secretary-General reiterates the urgent need to maintain the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem, bearing in mind the special and historic role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as custodian of the holy sites in Jerusalem," Haq said during his daily press briefing in New York. Source: Jordan News Agency