Israeli far-right minister visits Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, sparking condemnations
JERUSALEM, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning, drawing condemnations from the Palestinians and Jordan.
Escorted by heavy police and the internal Shin Bet security agency, Ben-Gvir visited the compound in the early morning hours, according to a video statement released by his office.
He said he was glad to come up to the compound, and thanked the police officers at the site.