Arab states condemn Ben-Gvir and Netanyahu Al-Aqsa visits; Hamas decries assault on site identity

Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa, citing violations of the site's status quo, while Hamas accused PM Netanyahu of an 'assault' on Al-Aqsa's identity. The incident escalates religious tensions in Jerusalem and risks regional backlash, though it follows a pattern of provocative visits by Israeli officials. The key uncertainty is whether this triggers broader diplomatic or security responses.