Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount: 'Israel will not give in to Hamas threats'
The national security minister made the pilgrimage following Palestinian threats and consultations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: JANUARY 3, 2023
Israel's new government "will not give in to threats from Hamas," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said as he arrived at Temple Mount on Tuesday morning for his planned pilgrimage to the Jerusalem holy site.
"Temple Mount is the most important place for the Jewish people," the minister said in a statement made following his trip to the controversial site. "We [will] maintain freedom of movement for Muslims and Christians," Ben-Gvir stressed, but added that "Jews will climb the mountain."
"Those who make threats will be dealt with an iron fist," the minister further warned.
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The national security minister made the pilgrimage following Palestinian threats and consultations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: JANUARY 3, 2023
Israel's new government "will not give in to threats from Hamas," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said as he arrived at Temple Mount on Tuesday morning for his planned pilgrimage to the Jerusalem holy site.
"Temple Mount is the most important place for the Jewish people," the minister said in a statement made following his trip to the controversial site. "We [will] maintain freedom of movement for Muslims and Christians," Ben-Gvir stressed, but added that "Jews will climb the mountain."
"Those who make threats will be dealt with an iron fist," the minister further warned.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-726484