Ben-Gvir Proposes Synagogue Construction at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has stated that if he had the authority, he would build a synagogue at the Al-Aqsa compound, a site considered Islam's third holiest and a symbol of Palestinian national identity. This proposal contradicts the Israeli government's long-standing ban on Jews praying at the site. Ben-Gvir has repeatedly disregarded this ban, and his comments have been met with controversy. The Al-Aqsa compound is also considered a sacred site in Judaism, adding to the complexity of the issue.