Itamar Ben-Gvir, the ultranationalist national security minister, toured the Jerusalem holy site just days after taking office, drawing a furious reaction from US and Mideast powers.

Israeli PM Netanyahu postpones UAE trip amid security minister's Aqsa visit

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the ultranationalist national security minister, toured the Jerusalem holy site just days after taking office, drawing a furious reaction from Palestinian leaders.

Israeli minister visits Jerusalem holy site

On Friday (October 14), a Red Crescent ambulance was caught in violent combat between IDF soldiers and Palestinian gunmen, which led to the loss of the lives of a doctor and two medics.

Palestinian doctor shot dead as ambulance gets caught in clash between IDF and gunmen

The US and EU led an international outcry Saturday after Israeli police charged the funeral procession of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and beat pallbearers who almost dropped her coffin.

Outcry after Israel police beat mourners at journalist funeral

In pics: Palestinians honour Al Jazeera’s slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

As conflict broke between Israel and Palestine nearly a week ago with loss of hundreds of lives in Palestine, a 12-year-old boy who raps, struck a chord with his fans on the internet, over an emotional song.

Watch: 12-year-old Gaza rapper sings emotionally on Palestine's plight

Trump's aides have been ferrying between leaders from the two sides in recent months in attempts to restart direct talks, with the aim of achieving what the US president has called the "ultimate deal"

Palestinians need Trump two-state pledge before peace: officials