Netanyahu’s decision to halt raids on Masjid al-Aqsa until Eid

In the statement made by the Prime Minister’s Office, it was noted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conducted a comprehensive assessment of the situation with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Minister of National Security and the heads of security units.

In the statement, it was claimed that the situation assessment addressed the security situation in Israel, including the West Bank, Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

It was claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ministers ordered the mobilization of all necessary operational forces to protect the Jews who will go to the Western Wall adjacent to Masjid al-Aqsa to celebrate the end of Passover tomorrow and ensure security. . of the roads there.

In the statement, following the advice of Defense Minister Gallant, Chief of Staff General Herzi Halevi, Head of the Shin-Bet (Shabak) Internal Intelligence Organization Ronen Bar and Police Chief Yaakov Shabtai, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that “Jewish visitors and tourists” will be allowed to visit the Masjid al-Masjid until the end of Ramadan. It was claimed that they decided to prevent them from entering Aksa.

DECISIONAL REACTION OF BEN-GVIR, IN DEFENSE OF MASCID-I Aqsa raids

On the other hand, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, one of the far-right partners of the coalition government, reacted to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision.

According to Israeli media, Ben-Gvir claimed that the decision to close Aksa to Jewish settlers was a “serious mistake that would not bring peace” to the region, stating that it “could only further increase tensions.”

The far-right Israeli minister, known for promoting racist and provocative actions against Palestinians and raids in Aqsa during and prior to his ministry, used the following statements:

“The absence of a Jewish presence on the Temple Mount (the name Jews give to the Al-Aqsa Mosque) will automatically reduce the police presence there, creating fertile ground for calls inciting Jews to kill. Instead of giving in to the whims of terror, it must be met with force.”

CALLS FOR “RAID ON AKSA” ON HARUSUZ DAY

Fanatic Jews increased their calls for raids on Aksa during the Passover from April 5 to 13.

During this period, Palestinians, expecting a raid, called Muslims to Itikaf at Masjid al-Aqsa during Ramadan.

Fifteen fanatical Jewish rabbis wrote letters to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanding that Jewish settlers be allowed to sacrifice at the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Passover, and a reward of 5,500 dollars for those who managed to sacrifice. the sacrifice had suggested. (AA)