Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the compound of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied east Jerusalem in a move Palestinians called a “deliberate provocation,” ignoring warnings from Israeli politicians that his appearance at the holy site would inflame tensions.
Ben-Gvir said he would not “surrender to threats from Hamas” after the Palestinian organization warned that its access on Tuesday would cross a “red line. “
The minister, widely known as a provocateur, has in the past called for the displacement of Palestinians.
Let’s see why their access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is so controversial:
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– Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 3, 2023