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Six Day War: Western Jerusalem, United in Theory

After Israeli paratroopers captured the old city, Jews celebrated reunification of the divided city and renewed access to Judaism's holiest site, the Western Wall.

But today, many long-time residents of Jewish West Jerusalem say the city is "united" in theory only.

Read entire article at NPR "Morning Edition"