Chilean president apologizes for Temple Mount visit with Palestinians

Israel had agreed that Piñera could go up to the Temple Mount, known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif - but presumed he would do so, as is customary, together with Wakf officials.

The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background as Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and his wife Cecilia Morel walk on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, during their visit to Jerusalem's Old City June 25, 2019

The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background as Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and his wife Cecilia Morel walk on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, during their visit to Jerusalem's Old City June 25, 2019

(photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, GREER FAY CASHMAN

JUNE 26, 2019 23:17

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