(ANSA) - TEL AVIV, MAY 21 - The Minister of National Security - and leader of the radical right 'Jewish Power' - Itamar Ben Givr visited this morning the Esplanade of the Mosques (the Temple Mount for Jews, ed) in Jerusalem.
The visit took place two days after Jerusalem Day, the day Israel dedicated to the city.
"Jerusalem - said the minister - is our soul.
All Hamas' threats will not help them, we are responsible for Jerusalem and the whole land of Israel."
Ben Gvir's gesture was swiftly condemned by Palestinian Authority President Abu Mazen and Jordan. The spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Amman, Sinan Majali, spoke of "acts of provocation and to be condemned". "They represent a blatant violation of international law, as well as its historical and legal status quo and holy places," Petra said. For NabilAbu Rudeinah, spokesman for President Abu Mazen, it is "an open assault on the holy place that will have serious consequences".
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Israeli Minister Ben Gvir climbs the Esplanade of the Mosques
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Highlights: Ben Gvir's gesture was swiftly condemned by Palestinian Authority President Abu Mazen and Jordan. The visit took place two days after Jerusalem Day, the day Israel dedicated to the city. "Jerusalem - said the minister - is our soul. All Hamas' threats will not help them, we are responsible for Jerusalem and the whole land of Israel," said Ben Givr. The Minister of National Security - and leader of the radical right 'Jewish Power' - visited this morning the Esplanade of the Mosques in Jerusalem.
The Minister of National Security - and leader of the radical right 'Jewish Power' - Itamar Ben Givr visited this morning the Esplanade of the Mosques (the Temple Mount for Jews, ed) in Jerusalem. (ANSA)