TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s far-right national security minister led prayers on Sunday at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, drawing international condemnation and escalating tensions as ...

Gvir's visit to the Jerusalem site threatens to further hinder efforts by mediators to reach a permanent ceasefire.

"I understand exactly what Hamas wants, they don't want a deal, they want to break us through these horrific videos," he said.

After the Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the al-Aqsa mosque on Sunday (August 3) in Jerusalem, Israel has received severe backlash from various countries for violating international law. Ben ...