Ben Gvir visits Temple Mount, says it proves Israel ‘in charge’ at holy site

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem Sunday, declaring it a demonstration of Israel’s ownership of the flashpoint holy site and drawing fierce condemnations from Jordan and the Palestinians.

The last time Ben Gvir visited the Temple Mount, in January, there was a furious backlash from the Arab world and Jordan summoned Israel’s ambassador for a dressing down.

“We are in charge here,” Ben Gvir declared as he toured the site. “I am happy to go up to the Temple Mount, the most important place for the Jewish people.” READ MORE