Controversy after Israeli minister enters Al Aqsa Mosque and prays

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Israel's far-right leader and National Security Affairs Minister Ittemar Ben Givir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Jerusalem, along with hundreds of Jews and prayed.

A part of the Al-Aqsa Mosque is known as the Temple Mount, which is also the holiest site for the Jews.

This move by the Israeli minister has been described as provocative and condemned by many countries including Palestine, the US, France and Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations.

However, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that there has been no change in the status of prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosque. Only Muslims are allowed to pray there.

The Israeli government has banned people of any other religion from praying in the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The Al-Aqsa Mosque of Jerusalem is located in the eastern part of Jerusalem. This place is the third holiest place for Muslims. At the same time, it is considered the holiest place for Jews.

The holy place, known as 'Temple Mount' for Jews and 'Al-Haram Al Sharif' for Muslims, includes the 'Al-Aqsa Mosque' and the 'Dome of the Rock'.

The 'Dome of the Rock' has been given the status of the holiest place in Judaism. Muslims also consider the 'Dome of the Rock' a holy place due to its association with Prophet Mohammed.

Prayers of non-Muslims are banned at this religious place.

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