Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound
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Key context: <p>Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site</p><p>Israel’s far-right minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, joined thousands of Jewish extremists who stormed Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Thursday.</p><p>Escorted by armed police, they prayed, waved the Israeli flag and sang the national anthem in a provocative display of political power.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/23/israel-security-minister-itamar-ben-gvir-jewish-extremists-storm-al-aqsa-mosque-compound-jerusalem">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy siteIsrael’s far-right minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, joined thousands of Jewish extremists who stormed Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Thursday.Escorted by armed police, they prayed, waved the Israeli flag and sang the national anthem in a provocative display of political power. Continue reading...
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