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Al-Aqsa under pressure as Jewish nationalist prayers challenge the status quo
world1 month ago

Al-Aqsa under pressure as Jewish nationalist prayers challenge the status quo

Jerusalem's al‑Aqsa compound faces renewed strain as far‑right Israeli figures publicly pray and advocate greater Jewish access, challenging the long‑standing Status Quo that reserves the site for Muslim worship. While the government says there are no changes and non‑Muslims may visit, experts warn that altering governance or allowing broader Jewish prayer could provoke renewed violence, drawing international concern from Jordan, Gulf states, Egypt and others.

via BBC|
#al-aqsa#israel-palestine-conflict#jerusalem
politics2 years ago

Israel's Netanyahu Rejects Ramadan Restrictions on Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided against imposing new restrictions on Palestinian Muslims' access to the Temple Mount during the first week of Ramadan, maintaining similar entry numbers as in previous years. The decision, made amid ongoing conflict, will be reassessed weekly based on security considerations. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's commitment to upholding freedom of worship while ensuring security. The move has drawn both support and criticism, with Turkish President Erdogan warning of "very serious consequences" if access to holy sites is restricted.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#benjamin-netanyahu#israel#palestinians
Hostage Crisis Unfolds as Israel and Hamas Exchange Prisoners
conflictinternational-relations2 years ago

Hostage Crisis Unfolds as Israel and Hamas Exchange Prisoners

Hamas deputy chief Saleh al-Arouri predicts that the hostages kidnapped by the group during their recent cross-border assault will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. He claims that the assault was a reaction to alleged desecration of the al-Aqsa compound on Jerusalem's Temple Mount and accuses Israel of planning to impose a new reality on the site. Al-Arouri also expresses hope that Palestinians in the West Bank will join the fight and states that Hamas is prepared for all options, including an Israeli ground invasion.

via The Times of Israel|
#conflictinternational-relations#hamas#hostages
Controversial Temple Mount Visit by Israeli Minister Sparks International Outrage
politics3 years ago

Controversial Temple Mount Visit by Israeli Minister Sparks International Outrage

Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right Israeli politician, visited the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, drawing criticism from Jordan, the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, and the US. Ben Gvir's visit marked his third as a cabinet minister and has sparked anger from the Arab world. Jordan warned that Israeli actions at the site threaten to escalate violence, while the US Embassy in Israel emphasized the importance of preserving the status quo. The Palestinian Authority accused Israel of attempting to Judaize the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and Hamas condemned the visit as a dangerous escalation. The Saudi Foreign Ministry also condemned the visit.

via The Times of Israel|
#ben-gvir#jordan#politics
Israeli raid and settlement expansion in West Bank draw condemnation.
conflict3 years ago

Israeli raid and settlement expansion in West Bank draw condemnation.

Three Palestinians were killed and six others were wounded during an Israeli army raid in a West Bank refugee camp. The Biden administration criticized Israel's latest act of settlement expansion and expressed concerns about ultranationalist National Security Minister Itmar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount. Israel has stepped up raids in response to a spate of Palestinian attacks. The Palestinians seek the West Bank and the Gaza Strip for a future independent state, with east Jerusalem as its capital. Most of the international community considers Israeli settlements to be illegal and obstacles to peace.

via Yahoo News|
#biden-administration#conflict#israel
Israeli Minister's Controversial Visits to Holy Sites Spark Outrage
politics3 years ago

Israeli Minister's Controversial Visits to Holy Sites Spark Outrage

The US State Department has criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for his "provocative" visit to the Temple Mount, accusing him of using "inflammatory rhetoric" and politicizing the holy site. The statement also condemned Israel for lifting a ban on Israelis entering the area of the former Homesh outpost, paving the way for settlers to return and build a formal settlement there. The US reaffirmed its commitment to the status quo agreement governing the Temple Mount and to Jordan's "special role" regarding Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem.

via The Times of Israel|
#itamar-ben-gvir#jordan#politics
Far-right Israeli Minister Asserts Control Over Sensitive Jerusalem Holy Site.
politics3 years ago

Far-right Israeli Minister Asserts Control Over Sensitive Jerusalem Holy Site.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the sensitive Jerusalem holy site, known as the Temple Mount to Jews and the Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslims, drawing condemnations from Palestinians and Jordan. Ben-Gvir praised the police presence at the site, which has been a source of tension between Israelis and Palestinians for decades. Palestinians consider the mosque a national symbol and view such visits as provocative and as a potential precursor to Israel seizing control over the compound. The ultranationalist Ben-Gvir has long called for greater Jewish access to the holy site.

via NBC News|
#israel#itamar-ben-gvir#jerusalem
"Far-right Israeli Minister Asserts Israel's Control over Temple Mount"
politics3 years ago

"Far-right Israeli Minister Asserts Israel's Control over Temple Mount"

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, declaring it a demonstration of Israel's ownership of the holy site and drawing condemnations from Jordan and the Palestinians. The site is considered the holiest in Judaism and the third-holiest shrine in Islam, making it a major flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Under the status quo, Jews and other non-Muslims are permitted to visit the Temple Mount during certain hours but may not pray there. Ben Gvir praised the Israel Police for its administration of Jewish visits to the holy site, which, he said, "prove who is in charge in Jerusalem."

via The Times of Israel|
#israel#itamar-ben-gvir#jordan
politics3 years ago

Ben-Gvir asserts Israeli control during Temple Mount visit.

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount, stating that "we are the masters of Jerusalem and the entire Land of Israel." The visit was condemned by Jordan and the Palestinian Authority, warning of escalation. Over 1,000 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day, raising the Israeli flag and singing the national anthem. Since then, violent incidents have been reported in the Old City of Jerusalem between Jews, Arabs, and police officers.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#hamas#israel#jerusalem
"Far-right Israeli Minister Asserts Control During Visit to Temple Mount"
politics3 years ago

"Far-right Israeli Minister Asserts Control During Visit to Temple Mount"

Three Likud members of the Knesset, along with two members of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, ascended the Temple Mount, leading to condemnation from Arab countries. The Likud party is becoming more radical, with no major differences of opinion between some senior Likud members and those of Otzma Yehudit. The left is shifting to the center, which itself is leaning right, while the right is becoming national-religious. The Temple Mount is the holiest site for Jews and the third holiest shrine in Islam, turning the area into a major source of tension in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

via The Times of Israel|
#israeli-palestinian-conflict#likud#nationalism