National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Defends Police Entry into Mosque
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has fully backed Border Police officers who entered a mosque while wearing shoes, following numerous resident complaints about excessive noise. The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread criticism in Arab media outlets.
Ben-Gvir addressed the backlash, stating, "I hear the outcry in the Arab media against the National Guard fighters who entered the mosque following complaints about noise." He emphasized that the enforcement action was part of a strict adherence to the law on the ground.
"They should get used to it: the law applies to everyone. A mosque is not extraterritorial space, and anyone who breaks the law and disturbs the residents' peace will be dealt with by the police and the National Guard," Ben-Gvir declared forcefully. He added, "This is the governance I am leading, and it will continue like this!"
The Border Police's entry into the mosque, reportedly while wearing shoes, occurred after residents filed multiple complaints about unusual noise levels emanating from the site.
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