Six Day War
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Then and Now: Six-Day War Images
Israeli paratroopers Zion Karsenti, Yitzhak Yifat and Haim Oshri were 22 years old when they captured the Western Wall in 1967. A half century later, they recreated this iconic photo, which became a symbol of Israel's victory. ©AFP
Jewish people pray at the Kotel on June 9, 1967. Fifty years later, on May 26, 2017, at the same location. ©AFP
The New York Times - June 8, 1967:
David Rubinger's iconic photo was projected on the ancient walls of the Old CIty during an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War. ©AFP/Getty Images