Weeks of violent clashes in East Jerusalem have ignited the heaviest fighting in years between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip. At the core of the violence that has left dozens dead are tensions between Israelis and Palestinians over Jerusalem, which contains sites sacred to Judaism, Islam and Christianity. As both sides appear to be digging in for more prolonged fighting, here are some of the factors that triggered the escalation. Hundreds of Palestinians have been injured in fighting with police in the compound and around the Old City in recent days. Jerusalem at core of conflictPolitics, history and religion all place Jerusalem at the centre of the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Source: News 24 May 12, 2021 18:33 UTC