December 7, 1949 Jordanian Desecration of Jewish Holy Sites

“My delegation believes that no form of internationalization… serves any purpose, as the holy places under the protection and control of my government are safe and secure without any necessity for a special regime.”
However, under King Hussein, Jordan desecrated Jewish holy places, including building a road across the Mount of Olives cemetery, which destroyed hundreds of Jewish graves. The headstones for these graves were used as pavement and to build latrines.
Sources: New York Times, December 7, 1948
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