Jordan fears losing control over Muslim sites in Jerusalem
The issue dates back to 1924, when the Supreme Muslim Council accepted Hussein bin Ali (Sharif of Mecca) as custodian of Al-Aqsa Mosque. WORSHIPERS ATTEND a prayer service at al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem’s Old City on July 31. (photo credit: SLIMAN KHADER/FLASH90) Jordan is growing increasingly worried about reports suggesting that Israel has offered Saudi Arabia control…