Israel/Palestinian Territories – Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir’s visit to Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount (August 4, 2025)

France condemns yesterday’s visit by the Israel Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, to Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount in violation of the historic Status Quo agreement on Jerusalem’s holy sites.

In Jerusalem, now systematic challenges to the Status Quo on Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount are undermining international efforts to achieve a two-State solution, the only solution likely to fulfill the legitimate aspirations of Palestinians and Israelis to live in peace and security.

France stresses the imperative need to preserve the historic Status Quo agreement on Jerusalem’s holy sites and underscores the importance of Jordan’s specific role in this regard.