The US Secretary of State said on Tuesday that "the United States stands firmly against Ben-Gvir's visit to the Noble Sanctuary/Temple Mount."

“The United States strongly opposes Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount on August 13, which demonstrated blatant disregard for the historical status quo regarding Jerusalem’s holy sites,” Blinken said in his statement, a copy of which was received by Jerusalem.

“These provocative actions only exacerbate tensions at a pivotal moment when all focus should be on ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire, secure the release of all hostages, and create the conditions for broader regional stability,” Blinken added.

The statement indicated that the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained that Minister Ben-Gvir's actions contradict Israeli policy, "and we will look to the government of Israel to prevent similar incidents in the future, as the United States affirms its commitment to maintaining the historical status quo and will continue to oppose unilateral steps that are counterproductive to achieving peace and stability and undermine Israel's security."