It is one of the oldest cities in the world, and is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Both the State of Israel and the State of Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital city.

6 days ago · Jerusalem is an ancient city of the Middle East that since 1967 has been wholly under the rule of the State of Israel. Long an object of veneration and conflict, Jerusalem has been governed by an extended series of dynasties and states over centuries.

Aug 23, 2017 · Jerusalem is a city located in modern-day Israel and is considered by many to be one of the holiest places in the world. Jerusalem is a site of major significance for the three largest...

Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities, with a history spanning over 5,000 years. Its origins trace back to around 3000 BCE, with the first settlement near the Gihon Spring. The city is first mentioned in Egyptian execration texts around 2000 BCE as "Rusalimum."

Dec 19, 2019 · Jerusalem is a major holy city for the three Western traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It sits on spurs of bedrock between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea area. To the north and...

5 days ago · Jerusalem stands on hills at an elevation of 2,575 feet (785 meters). The modern unified city is the largest municipality in Israel or the West Bank and is the heart of an urban agglomeration that spills outside the city limits into adjacent areas of both jurisdictions.

Jerusalem has the largest Jewish population in Israel, the largest ultra-Orthodox population (approximately 270,000 in 2022), and the largest Arab population (approximately 384,700 in 2022, 19 percent of all Arabs in Israel, 96 percent of whom were Muslims, and 4 percent Christians). Sources: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.

Jerusalem (Hebrew: יְרוּשָׁלַיִם Yerushalayim; Arabic: القدس al-Quds) is an ancient Middle Eastern city of key importance to the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Perhaps no city on earth binds the hearts of believers in so complete a way.

Jerusalem, Hebrew Yerushalayim Arabic Al-Quds, City (pop., 2006 est.: 729,100), ancient city of the Middle East that since 1967 has been wholly under the rule of the State of Israel. Located in the heart of historic Palestine, it is nestled between the West Bank and Israel.

6 days ago · Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be part of Israel. UNRWA was established in 1949 to assist Palestinians who fled or were expelled from their homes during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.