What is the history of religious conflict in Jerusalem?

 The history of religious conflict in Jerusalem is extensive and complex, with the city being of significant importance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Throughout history, Jerusalem has been attacked 52 times, captured and recaptured 44 times, besieged 23 times, and destroyed twice

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. The city has been ruled by various powers, including the Ancient Egyptians, Canaanites, Israelites, Greeks, Romans, Persians, Byzantines, Islamic Caliphates, Crusaders, Ottomans, and the British

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. Some key events in the history of religious conflict in Jerusalem include:

1. Siege of Jerusalem (636-637 CE): Arabian Caliph Umar the Great conquers Jerusalem
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2. First Arab-Israeli War (1948-49): This war marked the beginning of the modern Israel-Palestine conflict, with both sides fighting over the same territory
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3. Six-Day War (1967): Israel seized control of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Gaza, Golan Heights, and Sinai Peninsula
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4. Clashes over access to holy sites: Tensions have grown over access to Jerusalem's holiest site, known as Temple Mount to Jews and Al-Haram-al-Sharif to Muslims, leading to violent confrontations between Israeli police and Palestinians
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has further intensified religious tensions in Jerusalem, with both sides claiming the city as their capital. The conflict is rooted in various factors, including ethnic, national, historical, and religious dimensions

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