There are 5280 feet in one mile. Therefore, 600 feet is equal to 600/5280 = 0.1136 recurring (that is, 0.11363636...) miles.

It is the holiest city for Jews and 2nd most holy for Muslims and both believe that the city should be under there respective control. It is currently part of the Jewish country of Israel but is claimed by the partially recognized Muslim country of Palestine.

The Ark of the Covenant was kept in the Holy of Holies.

In what context? I do not know of any denomination of Christianity that believes you should pilgrimage to Jerusalem but I don't know much. More details would be helpful to other answerer's who are cleverer than me

The city of Bethlehem, located about six miles southwest of Jerusalem, also known as the City of David. Bethlehem also means House of bread.

It's complicated, see below.

In 1948, there were (and still are) two parts to Jerusalem, the Old City, which is relatively small and surrounded by walls, and the New City which stretches out more to the west of the Old City than to the east. In the Armistice ending the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-9 between Israel and Jordan. Israel controlled only the Western part of the New City of Jerusalem. Jordan controlled both the Eastern part of the New City of Jerusalem and the entire Old City of Jerusalem. In 1967, Israel won the Six Day War and extended its control over the entire city. In the UNSC Resolution 242 which ended the conflict, Israel would hold any conquered Jordanian territory (including, but not limited to the Old City and Eastern New Jerusalem) in trusteeship pending a final peace agreement. In 1994, Jordan and Israel did enter a final peace agreement, but instead of taking back all of the conquered territory, Jordan decided to cede its right to claim that territory to the Palestinian Authority. Since there is no lasting peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Israel still maintains trusteeship over the city. However, in contravention to international law, Israel passed the Jerusalem Law effectively annexing the Jordanian/Palestinian-entitled areas to its own territory.

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Internationally - Legally divided between the two with the Old City belonging to the Palestinians.

De Facto and According to Israeli Law - Controlled entirely by Israel as a unified city.

King Solomon, the son of King David (of David and Goliath fame). It was rebuilt again much later by Herod (of the baby Jesus/Magi fame).

Palestinians claim East Jerusalem to be their capital, however, as Jerusalem is entirely in Israeli jurisdiction, this does not function as a de facto Palestinian capital. Historically, before 1967, Palestine did not have a capital.

Currently Palestine is split between two separate factions. The Palestinian Authority, which controls sporadic areas in the West Bank has its administrative offices and facilities in the city of Ramallah, to the north of Jerusalem. However, in support of their claim that Jerusalem is their future capital, they have designated Abu Dis (the closest area under their control to Jerusalem) as their official current capital. Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, similarly claims Jerusalem as its capital, but has its administrative facilities in Gaza City and its organizational offices in Damascus, Syria.

Israel does not have two capitals. Jerusalem is the only capital of Israel, pursuant to Israel's Jerusalem Law which united the Israeli West Jerusalem with the Occupied East Jerusalem to create one united capital city.

However, because of the Jerusalem Law being ruled illegal by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 478 and the fact that Jerusalem was not envisaged as being Israeli in 1947, no country outside of Israel puts its embassies in Jerusalem and instead recognize Tel Aviv as the capital of Israel (even though all government functions happen in Jerusalem).

Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, like how Washington D.C. is America's capital. Jerusalem has been attacked many, many times over the centuries, even being burned to the ground several times! The Arabs hate the Jews, and Jerusalem is on the top of their bombing list, as they believe that the more Jews they kill, the better their chances of getting the Jew's land, which just won't happen, for some odd reason. ANSWER: Jerusalem has a long History. It was first captured by David from the Jebusites and turned into the capital of Israel. The Jews built their Temple to G-D within its walls. As this was the Only Temple for Jews Jerusalem became a focal point for all spiritual matters for the Jews. To Christians it is an important site as Jesus was crucified outside its walls and later ascended to heaven in Jerusalem, so you can see why it is a holy site to them. To Muslims, The prophet Mohammed also ascended to heaven within its walls, hence the dome of the Rock, Jerusalem is known as "Al Quds" to Muslims. Though it is not regarded as Holy as other Muslim sites. The Jews have always longed for Israel and Jerusalem. For two thousand years after their eviction from Israel they have every year uttered the prayer, "Next year in Jerusalem" Also when a Jewish couple Marry part of the liturgy is for the Groom to say, "If I forget thee O Jerusalem may my right hand lose its Cunning" For Jews, Jerusalem is their spiritual and cultural Capital, part of their ancient temple still stands and they prayer at this wall 24 hours a day.

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I would like to send a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to show my support for his leadership and to also let him know he has my support and prayers for Israel.

Israel has only one national capital: Jerusalem. The southernmost regional capital in Israel is Beersheba, which is the capital of the Southern District of Israel.

If you are referring to the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the Crusader State, it was established in 1099 as a result of the First Crusade. It was conquered in 1187 by Saladin and the Islamic Forces.

If you are referring to the Modern State of Israel (for which Jerusalem is the capital) it was established in 1948 in order to be a Jewish State.

After the Muslims lost Jurusalem,they failed to fight back for many years. But the Turks were not only at odds with the Egyptans,but also divided among themselves

The city area of Jerusalem is about 125 km2/48 sq mi.

Jerusalem's metropolitan area is about 652 km2 / 252 sq mi.

Jerusalem is the capital of the state of Israel and its largest city.

The Second Temple was constructed on the site of the first in 516 CE by Ezra, Nehemiah, and Zerrubabel. It was then substantially improved by Herod the Great in from 19 BCE all the way to 63 CE, which was long after his death and only seven years before the Romans would destroy it in 70 CE.

Jerusalem is in Israel, a country on the continent of Asia.

The Dome of the Rock is located in the city of Jerusalem.


This strikes me as "What color is George Washington's white horse?" question.

Jerusalem is the city wherein the Dome of the Rock is located.

Jerusalem is the third holiest city in Islam, after Mecca and Medina. Judaism and Islam have their differences, but they also have their similarities which are not shouted loudly. For instance, Abraham is especially important to both faiths, although they disagree on which son he offered as a human sacrifice to God. Jews say Isaac, and Muslims say Ishmael.