‘Expulsion: There’s no such thing as the emigration of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip’

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led prayers on Sunday at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, drawing international condemnation and escalating tensions as Israel faces strong criticism over the war in Gaza. It was the latest act of defiance by the 49-year-old ultranationalist settler leader who transformed himself over the decades from an outlaw and provocateur into one of Israel’s most influential politicians. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Catherine Viette welcomes Dr H.A. Hellyer, Senior Fellow in Geopolitics, International Security, and Middle East Studies, at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI) in London, and Senior Fellow for Geopolitics and Security Studies at the Center for American Progress in Washington DC.