US calls far-right Israeli minister's prayer at Al-Aqsa 'unacceptable'

Washington: The United States on Tuesday criticized Israel s far right national security minister for leading prayers at the flashpoint Al Aqsa mosque...

Washington: The United States on Tuesday criticized Israel's far-right national security minister for leading prayers at the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound, saying he had hurt efforts for talks toward a Gaza ceasefire.

"Not only is it unacceptable, it detracts from what we think is a vital time, as we are working to get this ceasefire deal across the finish line," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters.