A Jordanian official has said any restrictions Israel puts on Arabs at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan will escalate regional tensions in the shadows of the war on Gaza, Al Jazeera reports, citing Israeli broadcaster Kan.

According to Kan, the official, who appeared on a talk show this morning, said, “Any tension in the al-Aqsa Mosque will significantly increase the possibility of the conflict expanding to the entire region.”

The official said the issue of prayers at the site, called Temple Mount by Israelis, during Ramadan was a key topic in meetings the king of Jordan has had with officials during his recent visits to the US and Europe.

Earlier this week, Israel said it would impose some restrictions on access to the mosque in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem during Ramadan according to “security needs”.