Watch: Minister Ben-Gvir ascends the Temple Mount
Marking Tisha B'Av on the Temple Mount, Itamar Ben-Gvir said Jews are praying there as they increasingly 'feel like they're in charge.'
Assessment
The visit by Minister Ben-Gvir to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av, coupled with his statement that Jews are praying there and feel in charge, underscores the ongoing contest over the site's status. Such actions risk inflaming tensions with Palestinians and the broader Muslim world, who view the visit as a provocation. The coming days may see diplomatic fallout or security responses.