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Ben Gvir's Temple Mount Prayers Spark Tensions Amid Hostage Talks

10/8/2025

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led prayers at Temple Mount.
The visit occurred during Sukkot and showed him praying with worshipers.
He called for the destruction of Hamas amid hostage negotiations in Egypt.
Saudi Arabia condemned actions as a violation of Jerusalem's historic status.
Hamas called the visit provocative and warned of a status-quo shift.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led prayers at Temple Mount.
The visit occurred during Sukkot and showed him praying with worshipers.
He called for the destruction of Hamas amid hostage negotiations in Egypt.
Saudi Arabia condemned actions as a violation of Jerusalem's historic status.
Hamas called the visit provocative and warned of a status-quo shift.