HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Palestinians hope to put their future capital there.
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It was captured by Israel during the Six-Day War.
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It has sites that are holy to Jews, Muslims, and Christians
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -East Jerusalem is a term used to signify the part of Jerusalem that came under Israeli occupation after the 1967 war, as opposed to the part of Jerusalem that has been under Israeli control since the 1948 war, which is often referred to as “West Jerusalem.” The Green Line separates East and West Jerusalem.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Status of East Jerusalem According to International Law According to Israeli domestic law, therefore, not only does Israeli law apply to the territory of East Jerusalem, Israel also considers East Jerusalem an integral part of its territory.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1950, Jordan annexed East Jerusalem as part of its larger annexation of the West Bank. Israel occupied East Jerusalem during the 1967 Six-Day War; since then, the entire city has been under Israeli control.
Detailed explanation-4: -The holy city of Jerusalem is considered by international law as part of the West Bank, with East Jerusalem being claimed as the capital by both Israelis and Palestinians.
Detailed explanation-5: -Jerusalem is a city located in modern-day Israel and is considered by many to be one of the holiest places in the world.