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Israeli Defense Minister Itmer Ben Gavir's visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has sparked protests and condemnation from Palestinians, with Saudi Arabia and the OIC also criticizing the visit. During his visit, Ben Gavir warned that the mosque would not become a property of Hamas, and said that anyone who poses a threat to Israel's security will be dealt with harshly. Palestinians called the visit an unprecedented provocation and accused Israel of trying to turn the mosque into a synagogue. The visit follows Israeli forces launching 86 raids in the West Bank, where numerous Palestinian houses were demolished.