In a move likely to escalate tensions with the Palestinians, an extremist Israeli Cabinet minister made a visit to a sensitive holy site in Jerusalem on Sunday. Itamar Ben-Gvir, the National Security Minister, visited the site, known as the Temple Mount to Jews and Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslims, marking his second known visit since joining Israel's right-leaning government.

Expressing his satisfaction with the visit, Ben-Gvir stated, "I am happy to come up to the Temple Mount, the most important place for the Israeli people." He further praised the police presence at the site, emphasizing that it demonstrated who holds authority in Jerusalem.