Saudi Arabia condemns Ben-Gvir’s storming of Al-Aqsa as ‘blatant violation’

On Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry issued a formal condemnation of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following his entry into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound alongside a group of settlers. The Saudi government characterized the action as a blatant violation of international norms and a provocation directed at Muslims globally.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the status of the Al-Aqsa compound, a site of significant religious importance. The Saudi statement serves as a diplomatic response to the minister's presence at the site, framing the event as an act of provocation that challenges the established sensitivities surrounding the location.