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The Palestinians are protesting the Gaza war
Israel has banned a 59-year-old Palestinian from going to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem for six months over concerns that it could lead to violence. Aida al-Sidawi said, “If the Israelis want to keep their hands off Al- Aqsa, then everything will quiet down.” This comes after Israeli security forces raided Al-Aqsa Mosque on Monday, causing…
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There has been rocket fire from militant groups in Lebanon and Gaza
Israeli police on Friday used batons to disburse a crowd of Palestinians who chanted Hamas slogans as they attempted to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. An hour later, according to videos, people leaving prayers staged a protest on the limestone courtyard, with Palestinians raising their fists and shouting in support of Hamas rocket…
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The visit of a far-right leader to al- Aqsa sparked outrage and led to calls for a UN meeting.
A leader in Israel’s new government, Jewish nationalist Itamar Ben-Gvir, was sentenced for incitement against Arabs by an Israeli court. Ben-Gvir was allowed to visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a sacred Muslim site that has been at the centre of violence by Palestinians. “The Israeli government of which I’m a member will not surrender to a…
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Don’t think Biden will confront Netanyahu soon.
Israeli police chief Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was recently convicted of inciting anti- Arab racism in Israel, is expected to become a senior cabinet minister. While convicted of inciting anti- Arab racism in Israel, Ben-Gvir visited Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound this year and caused tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. He has said that he has “matured,…