The Israeli Military Raises the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Amid critical tension in the Middle East, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has led thousands of settlers marching through the occupied West Bank to an illegal outpost. The Palestinian president’s office immediately condemned it as an “invasion of settler militias,” and it comes as both Israelis and Palestinians are spending some of their holiest days mourning and burying their children after a surge in violence. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh joins the program for an exclusive interview.  

Also on today's show: Naomi Long, leader of The Alliance Party of Northern Ireland; author Alexandra Robbins (The Teachers) 

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