Islamists accuse Jordanian authorities for not allowing activitiesin support of Al Aqsa

Jordan's Islamic Action Front (IAF) on Wednesday slammed the government's rejection of its request to set up a tent for a variety of activities in solidarity with Al Aqsa Mosque.

IAF, the political wing of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood, said Wednesday it was told by Amman Governor Samir Mubaidin that it is not possible to approve its request for erecting the tent, according to the front's website.

IAF said the governor referred to authorizations given to him under the General Assembly Law.

The law, which the IAF and human rights activists repeatedly criticized, stipulates obtaining prior approval from local governor of each area for any gathering, a matter that deemed by the IAF and those activists as restrictive to public freedoms.

"The rejection of the request is not in line with Jordan's official position that supports the Palestinians in Jerusalem. What is the harm of setting up a tent where some pictures highlighting the Zionists' aggression on Jerusalem and the holy sites will be displayed," it said in the statement.

IAF was planning to set up a tent in an eastern neighborhood of the Jordanian capital of Amman, where it said will display some pictures of Al Aqsa Mosque, banners with words of support to Jerusalem and the Palestinians and other activities in show of solidarity.

In late September, clashes erupted between the Palestinians and the Israeli troops in Jerusalem resulting in the injury and arrest of many Palestinians. A number of Israeli soldiers were also reportedly injured in the clashes.

In its statement, the IAF said it submitted tens of requests for holding such activities but all were rejected.