Jerusalem[note 2] is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, and is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

3 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.

1 day ago · JERUSALEM (AP) — In the Shuafat refugee camp, a hardscrabble district in east Jerusalem surrounded by a concrete wall, cars inched their way toward an Israeli checkpoint.. Intense security makes venturing out of the camp exasperating. But 42-year-old Areej Taha didn’t need to leave for medical treatment Monday. She had her toothache treated and picked up her insulin shots at a U.N.-run ...

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...

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.

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."

Jerusalem becomes the capital of the Kingdom of Judah and, according to the Bible, for the first few decades even of a wider united kingdom of Judah and Israel, under kings belonging to the House of David.

Jerusalem is the capital city of both Palestine and Israel, [5] under their laws. Most other countries disagree. [b] Most countries have their embassies with Israel in Tel Aviv. [source?] Jerusalem is about 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of the Mediterranean Sea. It is a …

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 west, it tapers off to the Jezreel Valley and the hills of the Galilee, while to the south lies the Judean desert.

Apr 1, 2016 · The rich religious and spiritual history of Jerusalem adds an extra dimension to a visit to Israel, where ancient sites and thriving cultures continue to draw modern-day visitors. The ancient...