Israeli defence minister claims Israel 'respects the freedom of worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque’

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed in a video address that his country "respects the freedom of worship at Al-Aqsa [Mosque] and all the holy places".

His statement came right after a more threatening sentence, in which he said they are "aware that the month of Ramadan may be a month of jihad".

"We tell everyone who is thinking of trying us – we are ready, don’t make mistakes."