Taken Question
Office of the Press Secretary
Washington, DC
February 6, 2007
Question Taken at the February 6, 2007 Daily Press Briefing

Israel: Excavation at Haram al-Sharif

Question: Any comment on the Israeli excavation at the Haram al-Sharif near Al Aqsa Mosque that has raised protests from Jordan and elsewhere?

Answer: We are aware of these reports, and understand the excavations are related to the construction of a new walkway from the Western Wall Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem to the site of the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif.

We are seeking clarification from the Government of Israel. As always, we urge all parties to exercise great care when deciding whether and how to engage in any activity near sensitive religious sites.

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Released on February 6, 2007

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