The far-right By allegedly worshiping at the Al Aqsa mosque site in Jerusalem, Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir runs the risk of escalating religious tensions.
A hot spot during the Israel-Hamas conflict, the compound is situated atop the Temple Mount, which is revered in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
Sky News examines the reasons for the security minister’s heated behavior and the controversy surrounding his actions at Al Aqsa in this report.
Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir?
Viewed as a hardline extremist by some, Itamar Ben-Gvir is a powerful figure in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Burly, bespectacled and rough-spoken, the 49-year-old has appeared to delight in offending anyone not aligned to the views of the pro-settler, nationalist-religious constituency behind his Jewish Power party.
