Why Ben-Gvir's Al-Aqsa compound rhetoric is dangerous and disruptive - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Analysis

Daoud Kuttab

Daoud Kuttab

Aug 28, 2024

Members of Israeli security forces guard the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound following clashes that erupted during Islam's holy fasting month of Ramadan in Jerusalem on April 5, 2023. — Members of Israeli security forces guard the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound following clashes that erupted during Islam's holy fasting month of Ramadan in Jerusalem on April 5, 2023. — AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images

Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir takes part in the Jerusalem Day Flag March in the Old City on June 5, 2024 in Jerusalem.

Saudi Arabia, UAE speak out against Israeli far right's moves on Al-Aqsa

Jennifer Gnana

In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics

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Jewish prayer continues to rile Al-Aqsa Mosque

Daoud Kuttab

In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics

The Dome of the Rock, on the compound known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, is seen in the background as Palestinian onlookers survey a protest calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails February 8, 2013. REUTERS/Ammar Awad (JERUSALEM - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS) - RTR3DI1Z

Israeli Actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque Raise Palestinian Fears

Daoud Kuttab

In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics

Palestinian girls walk up stairs near the Dome of the Rock (L) on a compound revered by Jews as the Temple Mount and by Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, in Jerusalem's Old City June 23, 2013. Far-right Israelis have stepped up efforts to hold Jewish prayers at the Jerusalem holy compound once dominated by Biblical temples and now home to al-Aqsa mosque, one of Islam's most revered sites. Picture taken June 23, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside (JERUSALEM - Tags: RELIGION CIVIL UNREST) - RTX10ZBH

Jewish extremists try to change status quo at Al-Aqsa

Daoud Kuttab

In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics