Israel is trying to change Jerusalem’s religious identity
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Anger
What Happened
Israeli security forces attacked Palestinian Christians trying to reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Holy Saturday. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and performed prayers despite a ban on non-Muslim rituals. Israel closed both holy sites for forty days citing safety concerns. The article argues Israel is violating the historical Status Quo agreement regulating Jerusalem's religious life since the sixteenth century.
Key Entities
IsraelJerusalemAl-Aqsa MosqueChurch of the Holy SepulchreItamar Ben-GvirPalestinian ChristiansStatus Quo agreementPalestinian Muslims