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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
‘Despicable’: US slams spitting on Christians in Jerusalem by Orthodox Jews
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
A Jewish man seen spitting at Christians in Jerusalem during a parade for the festival of Sukkot on October 4, 2023. (Israel Police)
The Biden administration joins the chorus of condemnations of Orthodox Jews, including children, who were filmed this week spitting toward Christian worshippers in the Old City of Jerusalem.
“We unequivocally condemn such despicable acts,” reads a statement attributed to a State Department spokesperson.
“Moreover, we would reiterate that the United States remains dedicated to the work of advancing equal measures of security, prosperity and freedom for all people – regardless of one’s faith,” the statement reads, expressing appreciation for the condemnations issued by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials.
