Palestine weekly wrap: ‘Master of the house’ says Ben-Gvir as Al-Aqsa opens

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Israel
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Palestine weekly wrap: ‘Master of the house’ says Ben-Gvir as Al-Aqsa opens

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran allowed for the reopening of holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem, with over 100,000 Muslims attending Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque on April 9. However, celebrations were marred by a heavy Israeli security presence and violent arrests of Palestinian Christian scouts. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also performed Jewish religious rituals at the site, prompting condemnation from Jordan.

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