Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Israel
Politics

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, performing prayers and calling for a Jewish temple to be established on the site. Accompanied by several rabbis and security forces, he declared plans to alter the historical status quo of this sacred site. Ben-Gvir has made such provocative incursions several times since taking office in 2022, drawing widespread condemnation.
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