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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Ben Gvir Blocks Palestinian Attendance at East Jerusalem Hospital Event Despite Emirati Pressure

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir blocked Palestinian Authority officials from attending a hospital event in East Jerusalem despite pressure from Prime Minister Netanyahu and Emirati diplomats, allowing only Emirati representatives to participate.

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What happened

  1. 01Ben Gvir banned Palestinian Authority officials from attending a hospital event in East Jerusalem.
  2. 02Netanyahu's office pressured police to allow the event due to Emirati diplomats' attendance.
  3. 03Ben Gvir insisted on canceling the event if Palestinians were present, overriding Netanyahu's request.
  4. 04The event proceeded with only Emirati diplomats after Palestinian invitees were excluded.
  5. 05A senior advisor to Netanyahu resigned amid the controversy.
  6. 06Ben Gvir's supporters framed the move as asserting Israeli sovereignty without harming UAE relations.
Translated and summarized by baba from Srugim, the latest report. Read Srugim’s original

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