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Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (C) approaches the entrance to Jerusalem’s most sensitive site.

Far-right minister leads Israelis in prayer at flashpoint mosque compound

  • While Jews are allowed to visit the mosque compound in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem during specified hours, they are not permitted to pray / display religious symbols
By AFP ·
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on July 17, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia rejects, condemns Israeli security minister’s visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

By Arab News ·
‘Difficult’ Friday prayers at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque

‘Difficult’ Friday prayers at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque

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