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Israeli Right Demands Temple, Calls Al-Aqsa Multi-Faith Centre

6/17/2026

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Right-wing Israeli politicians called for rebuilding a Jewish temple on al-Aqsa, chanting that the Temple Mount is Israeli.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led flag-waving marches to al-Aqsa, permitted Jewish prayers there, and declared the site Israeli.
Israeli officials said a new body will label al-Aqsa a “multi-faith centre” and that the prime minister’s office maintains the status-quo unchanged, drawing concern from United Kingdom, United States and Arab states.

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Right-wing Israeli politicians called for rebuilding a Jewish temple on al-Aqsa, chanting that the Temple Mount is Israeli.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led flag-waving marches to al-Aqsa, permitted Jewish prayers there, and declared the site Israeli.
Israeli officials said a new body will label al-Aqsa a “multi-faith centre” and that the prime minister’s office maintains the status-quo unchanged, drawing concern from United Kingdom, United States and Arab states.