He says Jews have built Israel into a place where they can till the land and pray where they want.
“But Muslims, Christians and people of all faiths are free to live and worship according to their conscience,” he says.
“I call upon people to draw inspiration from this ancient to set aside out sectarian difference to overcome oppression and hatred,” he says.
He says his meetings in Saudi Arabia were a “new opportunity” for nations to end sectarian strife and find peace, calling King Salman Solomon again.
“Change must come from within,” he says, saying no parents can let their kids become extremists.
“They are not born with prejudices.”
He says his comments in Jerusalem are the same as in Riyadh, calling for a coalition against terror.
Israelis have experienced firsthand terror, he says, adding that ISIS threatens Jewish institutions.
“Iran calls for the destruction of Israel. Not with Donald J. Trump,” he says to a standing ovation.
“I like you too,” he quips in response.
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