the Western Wall when it was under Jordanian control. Israel, on the other hand, guarantees the right to worship to all. Also, the writer assumes Palestinian public is mature enough to accept such division and that they can protect and respect the rights of others. From what I`ve seen regarding the desecration of Rachel`s Tomb, provocations in the press etc, it may be a long time before both people can share one city.
Most Israelis, as much as they grumble, would accept the division of Jerusalem if it can bring peace and co-existence. Recent polls show that much. |
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