U.S. Opposes Israeli Minister's Al-Aqsa Visit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed opposition to Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem. Blinken stated that such provocative actions increase tensions, especially when diplomatic efforts are being made to achieve a ceasefire and ensure regional stability.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has voiced strong opposition to Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, a site also known to Jews as Temple Mount. Blinken warned that such actions are provocative and risk escalating tensions.

The U.S. official highlighted that this visit occurred at a sensitive time when focus should be on ongoing diplomatic attempts to secure a ceasefire and ensure the release of all hostages.

He emphasized that these efforts are crucial to creating the conditions necessary for broader regional stability.