# Israeli minister joins extremists storming Al-Aqsa compound

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined Jewish extremists in a provocative visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, a site holy to both Muslims and Jews. The move, seen as a deliberate escalation, risks inflaming tensions with Palestinians and the wider Muslim world, and has drawn international condemnation.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/23/israel-security-minister-itamar-ben-gvir-jewish-extremists-storm-al-aqsa-mosque-compound-jerusalem) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:33:12 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/arab-and-muslim-countries-condemn-israeli-escalation-at-al-aqsa-mosque?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:51:20 +0000