The Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem was accepted by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The national security minister’s Thursday morning visit and prayer at the Al-Aqsa compound, according to the ministry, was a blatant transgression and a provocation of the sentiments of Muslims around the world. A major source of stress in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Israeli government’s long-standing prohibition against Jewish prayer at the Al-Aqsa compound has been disputed by Ben-Gvir on numerous occasions.
Saudi Arabia supports Israeli Minister
After the mosques in Makkah and Madinah, the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem’s Old City is considered the holiest place in Islam and a representation of Palestinian national identity. Following the overthrow of Bashar Al-Assad’s government in early December, the Saudi ministry on Thursday strongly denounced the advance of Israeli occupation forces in southern Syria. In a statement, the ministry said that the ongoing Israeli military actions in Syria were an effort to undermine Syria’s prospects of regaining its security and stability. The ministry also reaffirmed its demand on the international community to take responsibility and end the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, emphasizing “the need to respect the historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque.” Ben-Gvir said he would construct a synagogue at the Muslim holy site, Al-Aqsa Mosque, yesterday, asserting that Jews had the right to pray there. The Israeli minister had never before discussed the construction of a synagogue inside Al-Aqsa Mosque so publicly. He has, however, made several calls in recent months to permit Jewish prayers at the location.
Tensions Rise Over Al-Aqsa Incident
The Israeli minister had never before discussed the construction of a synagogue inside Al-Aqsa Mosque so publicly. He has, however, made several calls in recent months to permit Jewish prayers at the location. His request was made amid numerous illegal Israeli settlers entering the facility while being guarded by police. The third-holiest place in Islam is thought to be the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Believed to be the site of two ancient Jewish temples, the region is known to Jews as the Temple Mount. A significant new coalition that was previously thought to be unrealistic seems to be forming as Middle Eastern nations attempt to realign themselves to confront new perceived threats. The conservative Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is indicating that it can reach a historic peace agreement with Israel, which is still referred to as the “Zionist Enemy” in some Saudi texts. The phrase “the deal of the century,” which was popularized by Egyptian General-turned-President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi and widely used by Arab media, best describes what’s happening in the area despite the abundance of catchphrases for the new arrangement. It is believed that peace will be restored to the formerly unstable region when all Arab countries ultimately join Israel as allies.
Saudi Outrage at Al-Aqsa Incursion
Saudi Arabia has recently decided to restrict the dangers it faces to Iran and the political opposition of Sunni Islamists. These are also seen as the two dangers that Israel faces. As a result, the two nations have formed an unexpected partnership. “For the first time, Saudi Arabian interests and Israel are almost parallel,” said Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a prominent member of the Al Saud royal family. It’s amazing. The Middle East is already seeing a cold war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The idea of Iran having nuclear weapons terrifies Israel. Since the Arab Spring, Saudi Arabia has made fighting organized Islamist opposition a top priority. According to President Trump, he can strengthen ties between the two nations more than any of his predecessors. Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, confidante, and key advisor, was named a Middle East peace mediator. Kushner established a great rapport with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the powerful ruler of Saudi Arabia, but not with the Palestinians. He’s probably going to succeed in making the Israelis more like the Saudis rather than the Palestinians. During Trump’s first foreign trip since taking office in January, the White House publicly celebrated the fact that Air Force One flew straight from Riyadh to Israel in June.
Israeli Minister’s Visit
When Arab regimes face internal difficulties, they also know that warming relations with Israel is a good way to garner support from the United States and the West against local opposition by projecting an image of being “moderate,” “open,” and “tolerant,” words” that are now highly prized by Arab regimes struggling for survival. Following the overthrow of his father by Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar demonstrated even more openness to the West by establishing partial communication with Israel in 1996. In a first for any Arab media organization, the emir also let Israeli officials appear.