A far-right government minister made a controversial visit to Islam’s third-holiest site in Jerusalem, accompanied by Israeli settlers and shielded by Israeli occupation forces. The move has sparked outrage among Palestinian and Muslim communities, who view the site as a deeply sacred space under longstanding religious and political tensions. Security measures were reportedly in place to ensure the group’s passage, raising concerns over potential escalation in an already volatile region. The incident underscores deepening divisions over control and access to holy sites in the contested area.
Far-right minister entered Islam’s third-holiest site alongside settlers under protection of Israeli occupation forces.
