Israel’s Ben Gvir Claims Ownership of Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

African coverage, drawing on South African reporting, highlights the High Court hearing as part of a power struggle inside Israel over who controls security policy. It notes that Ben-Gvir’s supporters call the hearing 'illegal' and see it as judges trying to overturn the will of voters who backed a hardline government. They expect the outcome to shape how far Israeli courts can limit far-right ministers on issues like Al-Aqsa and policing of Palestinians.

• •The High Court petitions against Itamar Ben-Gvir are portrayed by his allies as an 'illegal' attempt by judges to remove an elected minister.
• •Ben-Gvir’s camp argues that his security decisions, including at Al-Aqsa, fall within the mandate given by Israeli voters to the current government.
• •The legal challenge is seen as a test of how much power Israel’s judiciary still holds after recent efforts to curb its authority.
• •If the court removes or restricts Ben-Gvir, it could trigger a backlash from right-wing voters and deepen internal Israeli divisions.
• •African commentators link the case to wider debates about judicial independence and political interference in courts worldwide.