Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked significant anger after leading a prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a site regarded as extraordinarily sensitive and historically significant in Jerusalem. His actions, which reportedly breached a decades-old agreement concerning the status quo of the site, coincided with ongoing conflict in Gaza, where officials reported multiple casualties among aid-seekers. Ben-Gvir has a history of provocative actions and openly called for the reoccupation of Gaza during his appearance. His visit has drawn condemnation from regional powers like Saudi Arabia and Jordan, who criticized the provocative nature of his actions amidst escalating tensions in the region.