Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Summary
Hundreds of Israelis, including far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Israeli police closed nearby streets and forced some Palestinian shopkeepers to shut their businesses to allow Jewish prayers, causing tensions in the area.Key Facts
- Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister, led hundreds of Israelis into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
- The event took place on the third day of the Jewish holiday called Sukkot.
- Israeli police closed streets and intersections near the Old City in East Jerusalem during the visit.
- About 900 Israelis entered the compound in the morning and sang and danced there.
- Palestinian shopkeepers near the mosque were forced to close their businesses during the Jewish prayers.
- Palestinian officials called the Israeli actions a dangerous provocation and warned of potential religious conflict.
- Since 2003, Israeli police have allowed Jewish groups to enter the Al-Aqsa compound several times a week, but with restrictions on Palestinian worshippers.
- Earlier in the year, Israel limited Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa during a major Muslim holiday, Eid al-Fitr.
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