Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem

On Monday, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, accompanied by rabbis, settlers, and security personnel, stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. He performed Talmudic prayers and rituals in the eastern courtyards, and was quoted as saying that 'there must be a temple' on the site. This act violates the status quo arrangement in place since 1967, which permits visits by non-Muslims but forbids prayer. The Jerusalem governorate condemned the incursion as a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of the mosque's historical and legal status. Ben-Gvir, a far-right politician, has made similar provocative visits before, drawing widespread condemnation.