Israeli Far-Right Minister’s Prayer at Al-Aqsa Sparks Controversy

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Al-Aqsa Mosque, defying decades-old agreements, and raising fears of renewed unrest and regional instability.

Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday and announced that he had prayed at the site.

Reuters reported on August 3 that, under the long-standing “status quo” arrangement established decades ago with Islamic authorities, Jews may visit...