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Ben Gvir’s latest visit drew sharp condemnation from both Muslim countries as well as Western powers. Jerusalem: A far-right Israeli minister drew international condemnation Tuesday by praying with thousands of Jews at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in annexed east Jerusalem, defying a ban on Jewish prayer at the flashpoint site. National Security Minister Itamar Ben…
A screen grab taken from AFPTV footage shows Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaking at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on July 17, 2024. Mr. Ben-Gvir, known for his provocative gestures and comments, said Netanyahu must not make a “surrender” accord with Hamas to bring back hostages held in Gaza since October 7….
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Last week, Israel PM office had said that Muslim worshippers would be allowed to access Al-Aqsa mosque. Jerusalem: Israel’s police force said it will deploy thousands of officers across Jerusalem’s Old City for Ramadan’s first Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa mosque, with tensions high amid the Gaza war. “We are prepared for Friday prayers with…
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On the eve of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City bears few of its usual hallmarks of festivity. Nearly half of the grotto-shaped gift shops are sealed behind metal shutters. The narrow streets that run toward Al-Aqsa Mosque, Islam’s third-holiest site, are eerily empty. Absent are the fairy lights and shining lanterns…
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Every year, tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers perform Ramadan prayers at the Al-Aqsa mosque. Jerusalem: Israel will allow as many Muslim worshippers to access Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem during the first week of Ramadan as in previous years, the prime minister’s office said Tuesday. “In the first week of Ramadan, worshippers will be allowed…
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