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Extremist Israeli Minister Enters Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Tensions
(MENAFN) Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem, which has been closed by Israeli authorities for 38 days, according to reports.
In a brief statement, the Islamic Endowments Directorate in Jerusalem said: "Ben-Gvir stormed the mosque compound through Mughrabi Gate towards Bab al-Silsila (Chain Gate)."
Such visits by Ben-Gvir are generally carried out without prior public notice. Israeli ministers are only allowed to access the Al-Aqsa compound with advance approval from the office of Benjamin Netanyahu.
The extremist minister has continued these provocative actions despite repeated criticism from Arab, Islamic, and international actors.
Israeli authorities have maintained the closure of both Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a 38th consecutive day, citing security concerns.
Palestinians, however, argue that the closures are being used to tighten Israeli control over the mosque and further restrict Muslim worshippers.
Officials noted that Friday marked the ninth occasion since 1967 that Israel closed Al-Aqsa Mosque on a Friday. The mosque’s courtyards were largely empty except for a small number of Islamic Waqf staff, while last Friday marked the fifth consecutive week of closure.
In a brief statement, the Islamic Endowments Directorate in Jerusalem said: "Ben-Gvir stormed the mosque compound through Mughrabi Gate towards Bab al-Silsila (Chain Gate)."
Such visits by Ben-Gvir are generally carried out without prior public notice. Israeli ministers are only allowed to access the Al-Aqsa compound with advance approval from the office of Benjamin Netanyahu.
The extremist minister has continued these provocative actions despite repeated criticism from Arab, Islamic, and international actors.
Israeli authorities have maintained the closure of both Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a 38th consecutive day, citing security concerns.
Palestinians, however, argue that the closures are being used to tighten Israeli control over the mosque and further restrict Muslim worshippers.
Officials noted that Friday marked the ninth occasion since 1967 that Israel closed Al-Aqsa Mosque on a Friday. The mosque’s courtyards were largely empty except for a small number of Islamic Waqf staff, while last Friday marked the fifth consecutive week of closure.
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