The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is expected to meet on Thursday, at the request of the United Arab Emirates and China, over recent developments at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.

Israel's new far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, briefly visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Tuesday, a site also revered by Jews, angering the Palestinians and drawing a slew of condemnations.

Germany's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday the country rejects unilateral steps that endanger the status quo on the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, calling Ben-Gvir 's visit a provocation.

"We expect the new Israeli government to commit to a continuation of the tried and tested practice around the holy sites in Jerusalem and to put a stop to further deliberate provocations," the spokesperson said at a regular government news conference.

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