The Israeli prime minister's office says it is seeking clarifications from President Donald Trump after an American official said the Western Wall is part of the West Bank. The spat reportedly erupted during preparations for Trump's visit to the region next week. Trump is planning on visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, the holiest Jewish prayer site. An official in Netanyahu's office expressed "astonishment" over the comment. (This article has not been edited by DNA's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Source: dna May 15, 2017 18:11 UTC