In a move widely condemned as a blatant attack on freedom of worship and Palestinian identity, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered the confiscation of loudspeakers from mosques in occupied Palestine.

Ben-Gvir, a far-right ultranationalist, claimed that the Muslim call to prayer was “disturbing” Israeli settlers in the occupied territories. The order, which was issued on [date], instructs Israeli police to seize loudspeakers from mosques in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Palestinian leaders and human rights organizations have denounced the move as a clear attempt to suppress Palestinian identity and restrict the freedom of worship. “This is a blatant attack on our right to practice our faith,” said a spokesperson for the Palestinian Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs. “We will not stand idly by while our mosques are silenced.”

The confiscation of mosque loudspeakers is the latest in a series of measures taken by the Israeli government to restrict Palestinian life in the occupied territories. In recent years, Israel has implemented a range of policies aimed at suppressing Palestinian identity and culture, including the demolition of Palestinian homes, the restriction of movement, and the arrest of Palestinian activists.

The international community has condemned the Israeli government’s actions, with many calling for an immediate reversal of the decision. “The confiscation of mosque loudspeakers is a clear violation of the right to freedom of worship,” said a spokesperson for the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. “We urge the Israeli government to respect the rights of all individuals, regardless of their faith or nationality.”

As the situation continues to unfold, Palestinians and solidarity activists around the world are taking to social media to express their outrage and condemnation of the Israeli government’s actions.