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Source: http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ForeignPolicy/Issues/Documents/Jewish_Historical_Connection_to_Jerusalem.pdf
The Jewish Historical Connection to Jerusalem
(Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs) UNESCO is expected to vote Thursday to approve a resolution that disregards Judaism's historic connection to the Temple Mount and casts doubt on the link between Judaism and the Western Wall. For more than 3,000 years, Jerusalem has played a central and sustaining role in the history of the Jewish people - politically, spiritually and culturally. Recent UNESCO resolutions ignore the historical connection between the Jewish people and their ancient capital. A few examples of archeological findings that illustrate this link are: An inscription from the 9th century BCE referring to the House of David A royal seal bearing the inscription of King Hezekiah (8th century BCE) Clay seal impressions of officials of King Zedekiah (6th century BCE) The Arch of Titus in Rome (built 82 CE), depicting vessels from the Second Temple being carried into Rome These archeological findings (documented in this report) discredit those who deny the ancient Jewish presence in Jerusalem. They present irrefutable evidence of historical truth. Today, with historical heritage sites in this region being systematically destroyed by jihadist forces, it is Israel that defends religious freedom for the three monotheistic faiths - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - against the tide of intolerance sweeping the Middle East.