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Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Compound

The provocative visit occurred under heavy security and has been labeled an 'unacceptable' act of escalation by regional leaders.

Ben-Gvir's comments regarding ownership of the compound have further inflamed tensions in occupied Jerusalem.

This incident comes just days before rare direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials are scheduled to begin.

Regional analysts warn that such actions could jeopardize the fragile ceasefire currently in place.

Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israeli lawyer and far-right politician (born 1976), Israel's Minister of National Security since 2022
Al-Aqsa Mosque
The main prayer hall of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem
Jerusalem
City in the Middle East, holy to the three Abrahamic religions
Jordan
Country in West Asia