Over
the past months, there has been much argument and protest at the Western Wall. Because
of all the turmoil, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Natan
Sharansky to help in the expansion plans of the sacred wall. Many believe that
Sharansky will develop an addition to the wall that brings people of various
faiths together; however, many believe there may be resistance from Muslims. Even
though the plans to expand are supported by the government, the plans may not
be agreed upon in Israel’s parliament. It is thought that the Parliament may
even block funding for the project. The new portion of the wall is said to
appeal to more liberal followers of Judaism. Here, men and women would be
allowed to worship together, sing, and play music. Not only may Israel’s
Parliament object to the new addition, but also archaeologists may object as
well because they do not want he new addition destroying a long time history.
By: Allison Vigna
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