‘Unacceptable’: Biden Administration Opposes Jewish Prayer at Jerusalem Holy Site

New stance causes growing rift between Biden administration and new Israeli government Visitors gather at the Dome of the Rock, on the compound that is known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, and to Jews as the Temple Mount. It’s located in Jerusalem’s Old City, January 3, 2023. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

It would be, according to the Biden administration “unacceptable” Israel should lift its ban on Jewish prayer at Temple Mount. “historic status quo” The site can only be used for prayer by Muslims. This is a blow for diplomatic relations between the United States of America and the new Israeli government. It also signals that the Biden administration plans to make a public statement against the Jewish state regarding issues that other administrations may not address behind closed doors.

If the Washington Free Beacon A State Department spokesperson said that the Biden administration could support changes suggested by Israeli conservative leaders to allow Jews to pray at the holy spot revered by Jews and Muslims. “unacceptable” Israel should abandon long-standing policies.

“The United States stands firmly for preservation of the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites in Jerusalem,” According to the spokesperson. “Any unilateral actions that depart from the historic status quo is unacceptable.”

The Biden administration’s tough diplomatic stance is leading to concerns about a growing rift between the United States and Israel. The fact that President Joe Biden did not call Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, immediately after his victory in the election was criticized. It was seen as a sign of cold relations between the leaders around the world. Biden’s administration launched an initiative called “The Biden Administration”. FBI investigation in the murder of a Palestinian-American journalist, despite Israel’s and the State Department concluding the killing was accidental. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, was also sent home in December. headline a conference organized by J Street, a leading anti-Israel group working to oppose Netanyahu’s government.

The Biden administration’s willingness to join the international chorus of Israel bashers has sparked outrage among pro-Israel lawmakers in Congress and former U.S. officials who see the United States as distancing itself from the Jewish state.

“Should it really be this difficult for the U.S. government to publicly affirm that Jews have a right to visit the holiest site in their religion?” Richard Goldberg is a former President

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