National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has pledged to remove the tomb of Ezzedine al-Qassam, an Arab nationalist leader whose grave is located near Haifa in northern Israel. Ben Gvir shared footage of himself with security forces dismantling a prayer tent next to the site, describing it as the first step toward the grave's removal. The tomb has been a point of contention, with Ben Gvir previously calling for its demolition and the site experiencing vandalism over the years. Security forces reportedly also removed surveillance equipment and a guard from the area, though police denied involvement and referred questions to cemetery authorities. The move has drawn criticism from Hamas officials, who condemned it as a violation of sanctity and an attempt to erase historical memory.