Itamar Ben-Gvir
“The visits resulted in incitement and the promotion of terrorist actions,” the Israeli national security minister said.
Ambassador Gilad Erdan noted that Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir entered through the only non-Muslim entrance to the Temple Mount, at one of the limited designated times for Jewish admittance and made no attempt to pray.
The council is to discuss Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount.
State Department slams Minister Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount.
Israel had reportedly lobbied members of the forum to forgo the session, but is now focusing its diplomatic efforts on preventing any form of censure of the Jewish state.
The launch was detected but did not trigger sirens as there was no threat to Israel, according to the IDF.
The Saudis called Itamar Ben-Gvir’s a “provocative action” and urged Israel “to act responsibly.” They also warned that such visits could “cause an escalation in the region.”
The Palestinian terror group stated that the struggle against the “settler-colonial occupation and its fascist extremist government will continue.”
Hassan Nasrallah cautions the West to stop “crazy Israeli extremists.”
The prime minister denied claims that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit constituted a change to the rules.
Defying threats, Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount without incident
Hamas had threatened to “ignite the region” if the visit went ahead, while the P.A. warned of “serious consequences for everyone.” • “Our government will not surrender to threats,” says Israeli National Security Minister.
Opposition leader says the national security minister entering the holy site would be a “deliberate provocation.”
