UAE Condemns Ben-Gvir’s Entry Into Al-Aqsa Compound, Warns Against Escalation

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and groups of settlers for entering the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque under Israeli police protection.

The UAE described the incursion as a provocative escalation and an unacceptable extremist act, warning against heightened tensions.

Its condemnation addressed both the minister’s participation and the presence of settler groups at the mosque compound.

The UAE also highlighted that the entry took place under the protection of Israeli police, a detail central to its denunciation of the incident.