Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, along with 2,250 extremist Jews, raided the al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem under police protection during the Jewish day of mourning, “Tisha BeAv.” The group performed religious rituals while Palestinians were blocked from entering. The raid drew condemnation from Jordan and Egypt, both accusing Israel of violating international law and the historical status of Jerusalem. The incident has escalated tensions in the region.