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Israel far-right minister visits Al-Aqsa compound

 Published: 11:35, 22 May 2023

Israel far-right minister visits Al-Aqsa compound

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem and declared Israel 'in charge', drawing condemnation from Palestinians after months of escalating tension and violence.

The comments during his early morning visit on Sunday to the compound came days after groups of Jewish youths scuffled with Palestinians and chanted racist slogans during the annual far-right “flag march” through the Old City.

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