Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered security forces to carry out the demolition of Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem during Ramadan. Mr Ben-Gvir’s call would go against a decision taken several years ago to prevent violence during the holy month. It came as many in the government were trying to ease tensions, following fighting between Palestinians and Israelis.

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