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It is a territorial dispute mostly. There are different factions that believe Jerusalem should "belong" to them, or politically be under their control, because of their history there, both secular and religious. For many of those groups, Jerusalem is a sacred place in their religion. For example, Jerusalem is the 3500 year old spiritual and national center of the Jewish people, where important early Jewish Temples stood, and the religion developed. It is also considered holy land in the Islamic and Christian religions.
The land began being called Palestine by the Romans after the destruction of the second Jewish Temple of Jerusalem. There are those, who because of that, believe that the first Palestinians were the Jews, and the land should still be theirs to govern. After that, the early Christian Religion was also centered there, and more and more Christians made pilgrimages to the Holy Land, eventually added to the settlements there, and hold a strong connection with the area, as well. The Islamic religion is just as closely tied to the area as are the Jewish and Christian religions.
Political changes were made in the governments in the area after the World Wars that are still disputed and peace talks have, so far, created no agreement or compromise to settle the territorial dispute. As the area grows in population, land becomes more precious in the Holy area, and competition for the resources and land continues to plague the area with fighting and wars.
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What did the new peace plan in 2003 call for Israel and the Palestinians to do?
There are two different important peace plans proposed in 2003. If this is asking about the Geneva Initiative of 2003, it requested for Israelis and Palestinians to return to the 1949 borders with some minor landswaps and a divided Jerusalem. However, the peace plan is much more complicated than that, so please read the Related Link which discusses the peace plan. If this is asking about the Saudi Peace Initiative of 2003, it requested for Israelis and Palestinians to return to the 1949 borders exactly as they were on that date (which is deeply troubling to Israelis especially as concerns Jewish sites in the Old City of Jerusalem) and resettlement of all Palestinians who wish to return to Israel in Israel. In return, the Palestinians are not required to do anything, but all Islamic States will recognize the new Palestinian-majority state of Israel.
Are Palestinians Muslims?
Most Palestinians are Sunni Muslims with a minority of Christians.
Is it common for Israelis and Palestinians to marry with each other?
No. It is very rare, but the probability increases if you talking about Arab Israelis and Palestinians (as opposed to Jewish Israelis and Palestinians).
Is Salem short for Jerusalem?
Salem is known to be a direct derivation from the Hebrew word for peace. It is commonly associated with Jerusalem, but a connection is not quite certain. So, if you want to consider it short for Jerusalem, there isn't an etymological issue currently.
Why has Jerusalem been a stumbling block in peace negotiations between Arabs and Israelis?
Yes as both the Jews and Muslims consider Jerusalem as a holy city., and Israel want it as their capital one day.
What two major religions are fighting over Jerusalem?
A:The dispute over East Jerusalem is not about religion, but about land. The Palestinians, who include Muslims and Christians, want to hold onto their homes in East Jerusalem, also making it the capital of Palestine. The Israelis, who are at least nominally Jewish, want to control all of Jerusalem, making it their capital and, as far as international law allows, dispossess the Palestinians.
Which country wants Palestine?
Palestinians want Palestine. Many Israelis also want certain parts of Palestine, especially East Jerusalem.
Why is the Old City of Jerusalem important to Israelis and Palestinians?
The Old City of Jerusalem is known for its sacred sites in the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith, solidifying each group's historical claim to the land. Both the Palestinians and Israelis want Jerusalem as their capital.
What city is a hotly contested issue between the people of israel and the Palestinians?
I am pretty sure it is Jerusalem
What city do both Israelis and Palestinians claim to be their capital?
Yes, they do. See the related question on why that might be.
Why might both the Israelis and Palestinians want Jerusalem as their capital?
They both want the city for the same few reasons:1) Holiness: Jerusalem is considered by Jews to be the holiest place in the world because it is believed to be the location where Abraham climbed Mt. Moriah and the mountain has become the Temple Mount where the two Great Temples used to stand. Moslem Palestinians revere al-Aqsa Mosque, where it is believed that Mohammed ascended to the Heavens to meet the previous Prophets. Christian Palestinians, like other Christians, see Jerusalem as the seat of the Holy Sepulchre.2) Historicity: Both groups see the ancient-ness of Jerusalem as grounding their historical and civilizational claims. They both see themselves as emanating from Jerusalem and that its ruins (and modern infrastructure) represent their own historical natures.3) Identity: Since they ground themselves in an understanding that Jerusalem represents their continual changes and evolution, it has become part of each one's identity and self-understanding. An Israeli could not imagine Israel without Jerusalem and neither can a Palestinian imagine Palestine without Jerusalem.
Why might both Israelis and Palestinians want Jerusalem as their capital?
They both want the city for the same few reasons:1) Holiness: Jerusalem is considered by Jews to be the holiest place in the world because it is believed to be the location where Abraham climbed Mt. Moriah and the mountain has become the Temple Mount where the two Great Temples used to stand. Moslem Palestinians revere al-Aqsa Mosque, where it is believed that Mohammed ascended to the Heavens to meet the previous Prophets. Christian Palestinians, like other Christians, see Jerusalem as the seat of the Holy Sepulchre.2) Historicity: Both groups see the ancient-ness of Jerusalem as grounding their historical and civilizational claims. They both see themselves as emanating from Jerusalem and that its ruins (and modern infrastructure) represent their own historical natures.3) Identity: Since they ground themselves in an understanding that Jerusalem represents their continual changes and evolution, it has become part of each one's identity and self-understanding. An Israeli could not imagine Israel without Jerusalem and neither can a Palestinian imagine Palestine without Jerusalem.
Why did the Palestinians not like the Jews arriving in large numbers to their part of the Middle East?
The Palestinians claimed that the Jews stole their land, therefore there has been unrest in that area ever since the Jews came back from Jerusalem.
What do Israelis want from the Palestinians?
Peaceful co-existence.
What is the main goal of the Palestinians?
The Palestinians are people, just like us. Most of them want peace, but the ones in charge do not. I feel that the Palestinians should not be treated like they are criminals, beacause they most certainly are not.
Can Palestinian travel through Tel Aviv airport?
Palestinians are not allowed to travel to tel aviv. They must go through jordan only Palestinians who live in Jerusalem and have an israeli travel document can travel from tel aviv but they ll be treated like suspects in there
In what country is the Dome of the Rock?
The Dome of the Rock is in the Old City of Jerusalem, which forms part of East Jerusalem. This is a disputed area between Israel, which administers and claims the city and the Palestinians who see it as part of their capital and part of Palestinian Territory.
