Israeli Security Minister Joins Jewish Extremists Storming Al-Aqsa Compound

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined thousands of Jewish extremists at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound, escorted by armed police. He praised Jewish visitors he said prayed at the site, breaching arrangements that restrict non-Muslim prayer. The visits sparked strong condemnation from Jordan and Palestinian officials, who said they violated the “status quo” holy-site agreements. Ben-Gvir posted footage saying Jews were showing “huge progress” and “feeling like the owners,” drawing fresh fears of wider unrest.