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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends the Tisha B'av prayer in the Old City of Jerusalem. EPA
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends the Tisha B'av prayer in the Old City of Jerusalem. EPA
Ben-Gvir's visit to Al Aqsa compound for Jewish holiday draws condemnation
The Waqf, an Islamic trust that runs civil matters at the holy site, said 2,240 Jews had entered the compound for the holiday