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.
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He called for a Jewish temple to be built on the site.
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The status quo since 1967 forbids non-Muslim prayer at the compound.
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He performed Talmudic prayers and rituals in the eastern courtyards.
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He was accompanied by rabbis, settlers, and security personnel.
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Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Monday.
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The Jerusalem governorate condemned the incursion.
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Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem
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