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Ben Gvir's Al-Aqsa Prayer Sparks Outrage and Tension

8/4/2025

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's public prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex marks a bold departure from Israeli policy, challenging decades of restrictions on Jewish worship. This provocative act has ignited fierce backlash from Palestinian leaders and neighboring nations, heightening the already volatile atmosphere surrounding this sacred site in Jerusalem.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's public prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex marks a bold departure from Israeli policy, challenging decades of restrictions on Jewish worship. This provocative act has ignited fierce backlash from Palestinian leaders and neighboring nations, heightening the already volatile atmosphere surrounding this sacred site in Jerusalem.