Foreign Secretary David Lammy blasts Israeli minister over 'deliberately provocative' visit to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque as Britain joins international condemnation of hardliner Itamar Ben-Gvir
4 months, 1 week ago

Foreign Secretary David Lammy blasts Israeli minister over 'deliberately provocative' visit to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque as Britain joins international condemnation of hardliner Itamar Ben-Gvir

Daily Mail  

The Foreign Secretary today criticised a 'deliberately provocative' visit by an Israeli minister to Jerusalem's most-contested holy site. David Lammy spoke out against Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions in making a trip to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound - known to Jews as Temple Mount - yesterday. He added Britain's voice to international condemnation of the Israeli national security minister during a time of rapidly rising tensions in the Middle East. David Lammy spoke out against Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions in making a trip to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound - known to Jews as Temple Mount - yesterday The Foreign Secretary criticised a 'deliberately provocative' visit by the Israeli national security minister to Jerusalem's most-contested holy site Mr Lammy added Britain's voice to international condemnation of Mr Ben-Gvir during a time of rapidly rising tensions in the Middle East In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Mr Lammy said: 'The UK strongly condemns Minister Ben-Gvir's deliberately provocative visit to Jerusalem's Holy Sites.

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Israeli Minister visits Al-Aqsa Mosque risking Gaza truce talks
5 months ago

Israeli Minister visits Al-Aqsa Mosque risking Gaza truce talks

The Hindu  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise visit to troops in southern Gaza on July 18, his office said, just days before he was set to give a speech to the U.S. Congress. Mr. Netanyahu’s visit to the southern city of Rafah was announced hours after Israel’s far-right national Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. …

Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister who visited a contested Jerusalem holy site?
5 months, 1 week ago

Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister who visited a contested Jerusalem holy site?

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Thursday, a move that could threaten the delicate Gaza cease-fire talks. Itamar Ben-Gvir, an ultranationalist settler leader, said he had gone up to the contested Jerusalem hilltop compound of Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the return of the hostages “but without a …

Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir makes inflammatory Al-Aqsa visit
5 months, 1 week ago

Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir makes inflammatory Al-Aqsa visit

Al Jazeera  

Israel’s security minister toured a courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque in a provocative move that could threaten ceasefire talks. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem’s Old City. Tensions over the site in occupied East Jerusalem have fuelled past rounds of Israeli-Palestinian violence, and Ben-Gvir’s visit on Thursday threatens to …

Far-right minister who visited contested Jerusalem site has long history of controversy
7 months ago

Far-right minister who visited contested Jerusalem site has long history of controversy

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Wednesday in what he described as a protest against the recognition of a Palestinian state by three European countries. Two years later, Ben-Gvir took responsibility for orchestrating a campaign of protests, including death threats, that forced Irish singer Sinead O’Connor to cancel …

Who is Israel’s far-right, pro-settler Security Minister Ben-Gvir?
1 year, 3 months ago

Who is Israel’s far-right, pro-settler Security Minister Ben-Gvir?

Al Jazeera  

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has gone from being a fringe, Palestinian-hating, religious far-right provocateur to holding a key position in the Israeli government. Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has said “The right of me, my wife and kids to travel around the West Bank is more important than that of the Arabs.” This is an open …

Israel far-right minister visits Al-Aqsa compound
1 year, 7 months ago

Israel far-right minister visits Al-Aqsa compound

Al Jazeera  

Visit by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir comes days after thousands of Jewish nationalists marched through Jerusalem’s Old City. 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. A spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas …

Israel's far-right minister visits Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, US voices concerns
1 year, 11 months ago

Israel's far-right minister visits Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, US voices concerns

India Today  

The United States has raised concerns about Israel's extreme-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visiting Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, for the first time since becoming a minister. "Our government will not surrender to the threats of Hamas," Ben-Gvir said in a statement published by his spokesman, after the Palestinian armed group warned such a move was a "red line". State Department spokesman Ned …

Ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister visits contentious Jerusalem holy site, drawing rebukes
1 year, 11 months ago

Ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister visits contentious Jerusalem holy site, drawing rebukes

LA Times  

A view of the Dome of the Rock shrine at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City. An ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister on Tuesday visited a contentious Jerusalem holy site for the first time since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new far-right government took office last week. “The Israeli government won’t surrender to a murderous organization, to a vile …

Arab nations condemn Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem
1 year, 11 months ago

Arab nations condemn Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem

ABC  

Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has briefly visited the compound that houses the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, a move condemned by Palestinians as provocative and despite warnings it could lead to violence. Key points: A picture on Itamar Ben-Gvir's Twitter account showed him strolling at the periphery of the compound The Palestinian foreign ministry strongly condemned Mr Ben-Gvir's …

Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel’s national security minister
2 years ago

Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel’s national security minister

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, will become Israel’s next minister of national security, according to the first of what are expected to be several coalition deals struck by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. Ahead of Israel’s Nov. 1 election, Ben-Gvir grabbed headlines for his anti-Palestinian speeches and …

Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel's National Security Minister
2 years, 1 month ago

Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel's National Security Minister

The Hindu  

Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, will become Israel's next Minister of National Security, according to the first of what are expected to be several coalition deals struck by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. Ahead of Israel's November 1 election, Mr. Ben-Gvir grabbed headlines for his anti-Palestinian speeches and stunts, …

Far-right Ben-Gvir to be police minister in Israeli gov’t
2 years, 1 month ago

Far-right Ben-Gvir to be police minister in Israeli gov’t

Al Jazeera  

The deal will give considerable power to a figure known for his anti-Palestinian views. Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu’s conservative Likud party has signed its first coalition deal with the far-right Jewish Power party, giving ultranationalist leader Itamar Ben-Gvir the police ministry and a seat in the security cabinet. Under the terms of the deal, Ben-Gvir – who until last …

Far-right Jewish nationalist Itamar Ben-Gvir to be Israel’s national security minister
2 years, 1 month ago

Far-right Jewish nationalist Itamar Ben-Gvir to be Israel’s national security minister

LA Times  

Far-right Israeli lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives at the scene of an explosion at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, has been promised the post of national security minister in Israel’s new government under terms of the first of what are expected to be several coalition …

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