Condemnation of Ben-Gvir at Al Aqsa Mosque and five years since the Beirut Blast

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Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is drawing backlash after praying at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound. Today marks five years since the explosion that rocked Beirut. New clashes arise in Syria's north-east. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Saudi Arabia and Jordan denounce Itamar Ben-Gvir's 'provocative' visit to Al Aqsa Mosque 'No accountability' for Beirut port blast as businesses reopen after self-funded rebuild Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF clash after talks falter This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent; Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.

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