Far-right minister who visited contested Jerusalem site has long history of controversy
Israelโs far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has visited Jerusalemโs most sensitive holy site in what he described as a protest against the recognition of a Palestinian state by three European countries.
Israel's Netanyahu appears to hold lead in election
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be edging toward victory in national elections, with nearly two-thirds of ballots showing that he and his ultranationalist and religious allies are poised to achieve a stable majority in the countryโs parliament.