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WATCH: Western Wall empty amid Iran missile threat

Israel released footage of the holy site during Passover, citing security concerns that kept worshippers away.

A view of the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, largely empty and closed due to the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah and continued missile fire on Israel, March 30, 2026. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
A view of the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, largely empty and closed due to the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah and continued missile fire on Israel, March 30, 2026. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
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Israel’s official X account shared a video on Thursday showing Jerusalem’s Western Wall—typically crowded with worshippers during Passover—standing empty amid ongoing Iranian missile attacks.

“Israel protects all its citizens, without exception,” the post read.

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