Why Jerusalem Matters | AJ+
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as posted by the channelJerusalem is arguably the most contentious city in history. From the Crusades to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, a lot of civilizations and peoples have tried to claim the land. But the recent history of Jerusalem has made the city more than just contentious – it's made it one of the greatest symbols of modern conflict, at the heart of the 50-year-long Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories.
Learn more here:
United Nations. “The Plan of Partition and the End of the British Mandate.”
Al Jazeera America. “Who Owns Jerusalem?”
Time. “Why Jerusalem Isn't Viewed as Israel's Capital.”
Music tracks courtesy of APM.
Footage and images courtesy of Reuters, Getty and Al Jazeera Media Network Archives.
Presented by: Sana Saeed
Written by: Sana Saeed
Edited by: Holly Gibson
Animations by: Kai Tang
Illustrations by: Kai Tang
Produced by: Sana Saeed
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