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Israel minister who led prayers at a controversial holy site has a record of provocative actions
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s far-right national security minister led prayers on Sunday at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, drawing international condemnation and escalating tensions as Israel faces strong criticism over the war in Gaza.
Far-right Israeli minister prays at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, breaching decades-old agreement
A far-right Israeli minister sparked outrage on Sunday after leading a group of Jewish worshippers in prayer at the most sensitive holy site in Jerusalem, despite a decades-old agreement that bars Jews from worshipping there.
Israeli minister prays at flashpoint holy site; officials say 33 aid-seekers killed in Gaza
Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount following Hamas’ release of videos showing two emaciated Israeli hostages.
Ultranationalist Israel minister draws condemnation for prayers at controversial holy site
Gvir, who transformed himself over the decades from an outlaw and provocateur into one of Israel’s most influential politicians.
Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at Jerusalem holy site
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prays at al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement and drawing the wrath of Arab nations and Palestinians. Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem and prayed there,
Israeli minister visits contentious holy site as more Gazans are killed seeking aid
A far-right Israeli minister prays at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, known to Jews as Temple Mount, sparking regional condemnation. Meanwhile, 33 more Gazans have been killed seeking aid, officials say.
Far-Right Israeli Minister Prays At Flashpoint Holy Site As Aid Massacres Continue In Gaza
Gvir's visit to the Jerusalem site threatens to further hinder efforts by mediators to reach a permanent ceasefire.
Israeli minister prays at sensitive Jerusalem holy site
The minister's action violates a decades-old arrangement covering one of the most sensitive sites in the Middle East.
From Temple Mount, Ben-Gvir says 'entire Gaza Strip must be occupied'
Gvir's visit, the Prime Minister's Office issued a statement saying that Israel's status quo on the Temple Mount "has not ...
Israel's security minister breaks agreement, prays at Temple Mount
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem and prayed there over ...
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Far-right Israeli minister provokes escalation of tensions
A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Sunday, triggering regional ...
Itamar Ben-Gvir: Why far-right Israeli minister's visit to Al Aqsa mosque site risks inflaming tensions
The Al Aqsa compound sits atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which is considered holy in Islam, Judaism and Christianity, ...
Israel's Ben-Gvir says he prayed at Al-Aqsa mosque compound
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on ...
Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s al-Aqsa visit triggers backlash
Gvir's visit to the al-Aqsa compound has sparked regional condemnation amid ongoing attacks in Gaza, with 33 Palestinians ...
Ben-Gvir accuses Germany of 'once again supporting Nazism' as FM visits Israel
Ben-Gvir's comments drew the condemnation of FM Gideon Sa'ar, who referred to the far-Right minister's remarks as ...
Ben-Gvir's al-Aqsa visit sparks global backlash, over 27 killed at aid site
Gvir’s visit to the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem has drawn sharp criticism from several countries. The minister ...
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AG: Ben Gvir obstructing justice by blocking promotion of cop involved in PM’s trial
Baharav-Miara accuses minister of abusing his power, damaging rule of law in refusing to promote Supt. Rinat Saban; says ...
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Polls show Ben-Gvir climbing to nine seats
A new poll released Sunday evening by Channel 13 suggests that if elections were held today, the Otzma Yehudit party would ...