Yes. The jordanians killed and expelled all the Jews of the old city in 1948.

In 1967 when it came under Israeli control, Jews started tyo move to the Jewish Quarter in the old city.

There are currently approximately 3,000 - 4,000 Jewish residents in the old city

Jesus' disciples. They cast the Seed of God's Word.

"Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: teaching them to obeserve all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world (age)." (Matt.28:18-20)

"...that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things." (Luke 24:47-48)

No. Israel is a country while Jerusalem is a city. According to international law, Jerusalem belongs partly to Israel and partly to the Palestinian Authority, however, according to Israeli Law, Jerusalem is a unified city under Israeli jurisdiction.

The Place of the Skull; in Hebrew, Golgotha

Bethlehem is a lot closer to Jerusalem than you might think: they're less than ten miles apart. So you've been following this star for a couple hundred miles, and it's hanging there essentially over New York City. Is it going to occur to you that you REALLY want Secaucus, New Jersey?

No, of course not, you'll go into Manhattan and ask "Hey, dudes, what's up with the star?"

Jerusalem is currently within Israeli territory and Bethlehem is currently under the civil authority of the State of Palestine.

The Second Temple was destroyed in the year 70 by the Romans. The event is marked on the triumphal Arch of Titus in Rome.

A small group of rebels held out in the desert at Masada until 73 before they were vanquished. They choose to commit suicide just before the Romans stormed the fortress in order to die free.

Bar Kochba led another revolt in 132-136, and had some short term limited success before the revolt was crushed.

For direct flights, about 2.5 hours flying time. This is time 'in the air' and excludes ground activities.

Unfortunately, given the diplomatic situation between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, there are few (if any) direct flights. Most flights between Israel and the UAE have a layover in Amman, Jordan.

Today? People in Bethlehem dress in typical Western clothing, like t-shirts and pants.

The Jebusites !

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.

Simple Answer:

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.