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Ben-Gvir’s visit to Jerusalem holy site sparks tensions as Israeli fire kills 33 seeking aid
The visit by far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatens to escalate tensions and complicate international efforts to halt Israel’s nearly two-year military offensive in Gaza.
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.
Israel Minister Who Led Prayers at a Controversial Holy Site Has a Record of Provocative Actions
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.
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Minister’s prayers at holy site raise stir
A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site on Sunday, triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions.
Israeli minister sparks outrage by praying at ‘sensitive’ Jerusalem holy site
Gvir, has stirred controversy by praying at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. This is an action that violates a long-standing agreement governing one of the most sensitive religious sites in the Middle East.
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 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 ...
Israel's Ben-Gvir Says He Prayed at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound
Ben-Gvir said in a statement he prayed for Israel's victory over Palestinian militant group Hamas in the war in Gaza and for ...
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, ...
Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s al-Aqsa visit triggers backlash
Gvir visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Sunday, the al-Aqsa compound, triggering a wave of ...
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Netanyahu’s son accuses Israeli army chief of Gaza ‘mutiny’ as Ben-Gvir demands loyalty
Rift between Israel’s political and military leadership reaches boiling point amid plans for full Gaza reoccupation - Anadolu ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Temple Mount: the politics of Judaism's holiest site
On Sunday, Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound that sits atop the Temple Mount, or Haram al-Sharif, as it ...
Why Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa prayer caused so much anger
Gvir sparked outrage from nations across the Middle East when he led a Jewish prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound.
The Times of Israel1d
What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: When Temple Mount prayer is a call to settle Gaza
ToI's senior analyst on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's prayer-leading on Tisha B'Av, why World War III didn't ...