UNSC to Meet Thursday on Al Aqsa Mosque Issue

The UN Security Council (UNSC) is expected to be held on Thursday to discuss the recent crises of the Al Aqsa Mosque, according to reports from UN.

The United Arab Emirates and China have requested the UNSC to meet publicly, likely on Thursday, over recent developments at Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, diplomats said.

The issue evolves when Israel's extreme-right firebrand Itamar and newly appointed national security minister Ben-Gvir briefly visited Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on Tuesday, a site also revered by Jews, angering the Palestinians and drawing a slew of condemnations.

In response, the Palestinian foreign ministry said: "It's strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by the extremist minister Ben-Gvir and views it as an unprecedented provocation and a dangerous escalation of the conflict".

Meanwhile, Israel's opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid had warned that such a visit by Ben-Gvir would spark violence.

It's worth mentioning that Israeli media outlets published photos show Ben-Gvir touring the site under heavy security.