Far-right Israeli minister visits Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound: spokesperson

Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir (C) walks with Israeli settlers dressed in Purim costumes as they parade in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Purim. (File/AFP)

JERUSALEM: Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City on Wednesday, his spokesperson said.
The firebrand politician was visiting the disputed site, which is sacred to Jews and Muslims, in occupied east Jerusalem after returning to the Israeli government last month following the resumption of the war in Gaza.