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US Helps Unveil Ancient Jewish Road, Angering Palestinians

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   Senior U.S. officials were on hand in Jerusalem Sunday for the opening
   of part of what is believed to be an ancient Roman-era road to the
   Jewish temple, angering Palestinians and some Israeli historians.

   Ambassador David Friedman, Mideast peace negotiator Jason Greenblatt,
   and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham attended the unveiling.

   The City of David Foundation, which organized Sunday's ceremony, says
   visitors will now be able to "touch history" and walk the
   300-meter-long portion of the road through a tunnel, uphill to where
   the Jewish temple stood more than 2,000 years ago in what is now east
   Jerusalem.

   "Were there ever any doubts about the accuracy, the wisdom, the
   propriety of President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of
   Israel, I certainly think this lays all doubts to rest," Friedman said.

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