 While recognizing the difficulties inherent in any ultimate peace agreement that involves the status of Jerusalem , the official position of the United States includes a recognition of the importance of the Wall to the Jewish people , and has condemned statements that seek to " delegitimize " the relationship between Jews and the area in general , and the Western Wall in particular . For example , in November 2010 , the Obama administration " strongly condemned a Palestinian official 's claim that the Western Wall in the Old City has no religious significance for Jews and is actually Muslim property . " The U.S. State Department noted that the United States rejects such a claim as " factually incorrect , insensitive and highly provocative . " 
