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August 4, 2025

Far-Right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Leads Prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sparking Outrage
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Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has
sparked outrage after he led a large group to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque
in occupied East Jerusalem. Jordan decried Ben-Gvir's visit, calling it
a "flagrant violation of international law."


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