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UAE Condemns Israeli Minister Temple Mount Visit Following Netanyahu Meeting

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The United Arab Emirates has strongly rebuked an Israeli cabinet minister for visiting holy sites in Jerusalem and Hebron.

The United Arab Emirates has officially condemned a visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex by far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir alongside groups of settlers. Abu Dhabi denounced the action as a provocative escalation and part of a systematic extremist campaign threatening regional stability. The criticism follows a recent diplomatic visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Abu Dhabi, which also drew strong warnings from Iran.

The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry issued a statement denouncing the entry of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led the visits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in Jerusalem and the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron.
Abu Dhabi characterized the actions as a systematic extremist campaign that endangers social peace and risks further escalation.
Iran issued a warning to the UAE regarding dangerous consequences following the recent visit of the Israeli prime minister to Abu Dhabi.

Timeline

Sep 28Israeli settlers led by Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex.
Sep 29Settlers and Israeli officials entered the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, prompting a condemnation statement from the UAE.

Why it matters

The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is one of the most sensitive religious sites in Jerusalem, and visits by high-profile Israeli political figures frequently heighten regional tensions.

What outlets agree on

The UAE foreign ministry publicly condemned the entry of Israeli settlers led by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir into the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Ibrahimi Mosque complexes.

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Al-Aqsa MosqueIsraeli–Palestinian conflictUnited Arab EmiratesItamar Ben-GvirMiddle East conflictAbu DhabiIbrahimi MosqueNetanyahuHebronIran

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