US Embassy: Image of Jewish Temple 'thrust in front' of envoy Friedman for photo
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Ambassador Friedman was not aware of the image thrust in front of him when the photo was taken," the US embassy in Jerusalem said in a statement. "He was deeply disappointed that anyone would take advantage of his visit to Bnei Brak to create controversy. The US policy is absolutely clear we support the status quo on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount."
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