India, Aug. 4 -- A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site on Sunday, triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions. The visit came as hospitals in Gaza said 27 more Palestinians seeking food aid were killed by Israeli fire. Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the hillside compound threatened to set back efforts by international mediators to halt Israel's nearly two-year military offensive in Gaza.P13
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