When Israeli forces drove Jordanian troops out of Jerusalem during the Six Day War, Israel gained control of the Wall causing elation and euphoria among Jews around the world.

• 1964年的“六日战争”中，以色列人将约旦人逐出耶路撒冷圣城。“哭墙”由此被以色列人占领，世界各地的犹太人无不觉得扬眉吐气，欢欣雀跃。