US EditionTensions Rise Amid Minister's Jerusalem Visit
JERUSALEM DISTRICT, ISRAEL, AUG 3 – Itamar BenGvir's visit to East Jerusalem's sensitive holy site drew regional condemnation amid ongoing Gaza conflict and humanitarian crisis, risking escalation during Israel's military offensive.
- On Sunday, a right-wing Israeli official made a controversial visit to one of Jerusalem's most contested religious locations, offering prayers and prompting widespread regional criticism.
- The visit followed the capture of 50 hostages in a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which triggered an ongoing conflict and heightened tensions.
- Hospitals in Gaza reported that at least 33 Palestinians lost their lives while attempting to access food aid, with witnesses recounting instances of gunfire near distribution areas amid escalating hardship.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Hamas is unwilling to reach an agreement, while the Red Cross expressed shock at the disturbing videos and urged for safe access to the captives.
- The minister's visit risked undermining global efforts to stop Israel's nearly two-year military campaign in Gaza amid increasing international condemnation of severe food shortages in the blockaded territory.
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Several organizations of the Islamic world — the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Arab Parliament and the League of the Islamic World — expressed their strong rejection of the recent visit of Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, to the Outlying Mosques in East Jerusalem in the midst of the military offensive in the Gaza Strip. READ ALSO Hamas claims that the Red Cross will be able to assist the hostages if Israe…
Tensions rise amid official's prayer visit
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — A farright Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site on Sunday, triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions. The visit came as hospitals in Gaza…
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Ramallah, Aug. 3 (Latin Press) Palestine today condemned a further visit by an Israeli minister to the Mosque Explanate, in the occupied area of East Jerusalem, and accused that country of carrying out war crimes in the West Bank and Gaza. The post-Palestinian condemned the incursion of an Israeli minister into Jerusalem East first appeared on News Press Latina.
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