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Ben Gvir Declares “Master of the House” at Temple Mount

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Temple Mount, declaring Israel “master of the house.”
Ben Gvir said the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack caused pain but Israel now celebrates during Sukkot.
Thousands gathered at the Western Wall for the Birkat Kohanim ceremony with Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman called the ceremony the largest ever and declared “Israel is back!”

History

Historical Context

In June 1967 the Six-Day War saw Israel seize East Jerusalem and the Temple Mount, adding the West Bank, Gaza, Sinai and the Golan Heights to its control. The conflict displaced roughly 300,000 Palestinians, a legacy invoked by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s recent claim of Israel as “master of the house.” The precedent fuels ongoing religious-nationalist mobilization and international scrutiny.

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Story summary

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Temple Mount, declaring Israel “master of the house.”
Ben Gvir said the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack caused pain but Israel now celebrates during Sukkot.
Thousands gathered at the Western Wall for the Birkat Kohanim ceremony with Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman called the ceremony the largest ever and declared “Israel is back!”

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