Israel-Gaza
Palestinians condemn storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel’s Ben-Gvir
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Israel's National Security Minister storms the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem's Old City, drawing condemnation from Palestinians and Jordan's Foreign Ministry. The minister, accompanied by Israeli settlers under heavy protection, offered Jewish prayers at the site, violating the status quo arrangement in place since 1967. The Palestinian Authority's presidency also condemned the move, calling it a blatant violation of the historical and legal status quo at the holy site.