Politicians visit Palestinian city of Jericho in bid for Israeli stronghold
A group of Knesset members paid a visit to an ancient synagogue in the city to stake a claim to a place they say historically belongs to the Jewish people.
MKs pray at the Shalom Al Yisrael synagogue in Jericho. (photo credit: TOVAH LAZAROFF)ByTOVAH LAZAROFFUpdated: