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flag Israeli security minister leads 1,300 armed Israelis in provocative visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, sparking regional condemnation.

flag On October 8, 2025, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led a group of about 1,300 Israelis in a heavily armed visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem during the Sukkot holiday, violating the long-standing status quo that restricts non-Muslim prayer at the site. flag The incursion, which included religious rituals, drew widespread condemnation from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, both of which called it a "storming" and a violation of international law, warning it risks escalating regional tensions. flag The visit intensified diplomatic concerns over the sanctity of Jerusalem’s holy sites and underscored ongoing disputes over access and control in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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