Obama visits Western Wall
JERUSALEM (AP) - July 23, 2008 Obama placed a small note inside a crevice in the ancient wall,
a custom observed by many. He made his brief stop as he completed a
trip to the Middle East in which he met with Israeli and
Palestinian leaders as well as Jordan's King Abdullah II.
Orthodox men at the wall for morning prayers ran down the steps
to get a look at Obama. Many reached out to shake his hand,
although one booming voice called out, "Obama, Jerusalem is not
for sale!"
Obama's visit lasted less than 15 minutes. He was flying to
Europe immediately afterward for stops in Germany, France and
England before returning home over the weekend.
