A far-right Israeli minister sparked outrage on Sunday after leading a group of Jewish worshippers in prayer at the most sensitive holy site in Jerusalem, despite a decades-old agreement that bars Jews from worshipping there.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s far-right national security minister 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.

A far-right Israeli minister prays at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, known to Jews as Temple Mount, sparking regional condemnation. Meanwhile, 33 more Gazans have been killed seeking aid, officials say.