Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, marking his third incursion this year. Protected by Israeli security forces and settlers, the visit was condemned by the Palestinian Authority and Jordan as a violation of the status quo and a dangerous provocation. Simultaneously, Israeli forces arrested at least 18 Palestinians across the West Bank during raids in Nablus and Dheisheh.