"One Western Wall for one Jewish people, " said Mr Sharansky, expressinghope that the site "will once again be a symbol of unity among the Jewish people and not one of discord and strife".
In expressing the hope that Wednesday's meeting will move the political process into a "new phase", Gerry Adams asked "how could anyone conceivably not talk to each other" after such a demonstration that republicans were willing to move beyond their standard rhetoric.