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East Jerusalem is the portion of Jerusalem that was held by Jordan after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War and is now occupied by Israel. It includes the Old City, holy sites for the three Abrahamic religions, and has a mixed Arab and Jewish population.
Learn about the history and impact of Israel's occupation and annexation of East Jerusalem, which was part of Jordan before 1967. Find out how Israel declared Jerusalem its capital, and how the international community responded to its actions.
Oct 11, 2023 · Overwhelmingly, international opinion continues to consider East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights as occupied territory. One of Israel's land borders was formalised for the first time in 1979,...
Oct 10, 2023 · Jerusalem - Palestinians want East Jerusalem, which includes sites sacred to Muslims, Jews and Christians, to be the capital of their state.
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May 12, 2021 · The article explains why East Jerusalem has become a focal point of conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, citing historical, political and legal factors. It covers the recent clashes over the al-Aqsa mosque, the evictions in Sheikh Jarrah, and the Israeli annexation of the city.
Nov 5, 2023 · Sky News correspondent Stuart Ramsay reports from Jerusalem on the complexities of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the occupation of East Jerusalem and the West Bank. He interviews settlers, Palestinians and experts on the historical, religious and political issues.
Sep 12, 2023 · Some proponents of a two-state solution have proposed splitting the city in two: it was divided after the first Arab-Israeli war (1948–49) into a western portion under Israeli rule, called Jerusalem, and an eastern portion under Arab rule, called East Jerusalem.
