Controversial Visit: Ben-Gvir's Al-Aqsa Mosque Trip Sparks Tensions
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound stirred controversy due to sensitive religious rules. His actions at this key Middle East site, especially during a Jewish mourning day, have prompted strong reactions from Palestinian authorities and calls for international intervention.
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's recent visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem has reignited longstanding tensions. This flashpoint site, governed by a complex religious status quo, has been a focal point for confrontation between various religious groups.
Videos of Ben-Gvir, released by a Jewish organization, show him seemingly praying, a direct challenge to rules that permit Jewish visits but prohibit prayer. This act coincided with Tisha B'av, a day of mourning for the destruction of ancient Jewish temples.
The Palestinian leadership has reacted vehemently, with President Mahmoud Abbas's spokesperson calling for international intervention to curb provocations and address ongoing conflicts, particularly regarding the situation in Gaza.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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