Ben-Gvir leads settler raid on Al-Aqsa, sparking regional condemnation

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led a settler raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, performing Talmudic rituals under police protection, drawing widespread condemnation. This escalates tensions in Jerusalem and the West Bank, risking further violence and regional backlash. The incident marks a provocative act by a senior Israeli official, potentially destabilizing the status quo.