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To a large extent it is this approach that still guides the diplomatic behaviour of states and thus has greater force in international law" (Susan M. Akram, Michael Dumper, Michael Lynk, Iain Scobbie (eds. [419] Schools in Ras el-Amud and Umm Lison opened in 2008. A messianic Karaite movement to gather in Jerusalem took place at the turn of the millennium, leading to a "Golden Age" of Karaite scholarship there, which was only terminated by the Crusades. In 63 BCE, Pompey the Great intervened in a struggle for the Hasmonean throne and captured Jerusalem, extending the influence of the Roman Republic over Judea. [341] Since 1991, Palestinians, who make up the majority of the residents in East Jerusalem, have only received 30% of the building permits. The office had remained. [317][318] Jerusalem received over 30cm (12in) of snow on 13 December 2013, which nearly paralyzed the city. Every year there were 5,000 to 6,000 Russian Christian Pilgrims. [184] The city was also a significant site of Mamluk architectural patronage. The full 42-kilometre race begins at the Knesset, passes through Mount Scopus and the Old City's Armenian Quarter, and concludes at Sacher Park. The college gives Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. [163] The Rashidun caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab signed a treaty with Christian Patriarch of Jerusalem Sophronius, assuring him that Jerusalem's Christian holy places and population would be protected under Muslim rule. In 451 it was promoted as Patriarchal See. [186] The well-known and far-traveled lexicographer Fairuzabadi (13291414) spent ten years in Jerusalem. Over centuries of warfare and neglect, these forests were destroyed. A budget of 4.6billion shekels was allocated for this project. [437] Jerusalem is home to the Palestinian National Theatre, which engages in cultural preservation as well as innovation, working to rekindle Palestinian interest in the arts. They are located in the Kiryat HaMemshala (government complex) in the Givat Ram neighbourhood. [358] The Cenacle, believed to be the site of Jesus' Last Supper, is located on Mount Zion in the same building that houses the Tomb of King David. One of the proposed towers along King George Street, the Migdal Merkaz HaYekum, is planned as a 65-story building, which would make it one of the tallest buildings in Israel. Justus I Bishop of Jerusalem, whose Jewish name is Judas, was a 2nd-century Jewish Christian leader and according to most Christian traditions the third Bishop of Jerusalem, whose episcopacy was about 107-113 AD. Collins, Larry, and La Pierre, Dominique (1988). Benjamin, Sixth Bishop of Jerusalem. president. [183] The Khwarezmian Tatars were driven out by the Ayyubids in 1247. [103], When the Assyrians conquered the Kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE, Jerusalem was strengthened by a great influx of refugees from the northern kingdom. [243][244] The final status of Jerusalem has been one of the most important areas of discord between Palestinian and Israeli negotiators for peace. The Jerusalem Centre for Middle Eastern Music and Dance[446] is open to Arabs and Jews and offers workshops on Jewish-Arab dialogue through the arts. Jerusalem is home to several prestigious universities offering courses in Hebrew, Arabic and English. James the Just (to 62) Simeon I (62-107) Justus I (107-112) Zacchaeus (112-116) Tobias (?) Mount Herzl, at the western side of the city near the Jerusalem Forest, serves as the national cemetery of Israel. Robb Andrew Young, Hezekiah in History and Tradition, p. 49. The Israel Festival, featuring indoor and outdoor performances by local and international singers, concerts, plays, and street theatre has been held annually since 1961, and Jerusalem has been the major organizer of this event. Leslie J. Hoppe. [362] The land occupied by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is considered one of the top candidates for Golgotha and thus has been a Christian pilgrimage site for the past 2000 years. Joel Beinin (2001) Workers and peasants in the modern Middle East Cambridge University Press. "[138] Of the 600,000 (Tacitus) or 1,000,000 (Josephus) Jews of Jerusalem, all of them either died of starvation, were killed or were sold into slavery. Although many statistics indicate economic growth in the city, since 1967, East Jerusalem has lagged behind the development of West Jerusalem. [246], From 1949 until 1967, West Jerusalem served as Israel's capital, but was not recognized as such internationally because UN General Assembly Resolution 194 envisaged Jerusalem as an international city. [259], The status of the city, and especially its holy places, remains a core issue in the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. [429] It houses an estimated 100,000 books and articles. Sunset aerial photograph of the Mount of Olives. [391][392] In August 2015, the city council approved construction of a 344-foot pyramid-shaped skyscraper designed by Daniel Libeskind and Yigal Levi, in place of a rejected previous design by Libeskind; it is set to break ground by 2019.[393]. [129] Following a short invasion by Parthians, backing the rival Hasmonean rulers, Judea became a scene of struggle between pro-Roman and pro-Parthian forces, eventually leading to the emergence of an Edomite named Herod. Ibrahim's Egyptian army routed Qasim's forces in Jerusalem the following month. Whereas Beitar has been Israel State Cup champion seven times,[452] Hapoel has won the Cup only once. [331] Nevertheless, the population of Jerusalem continues to rise due to the high birth rate, especially in the Haredi Jewish and Arab communities. The Tel AvivJerusalem railway runs non-stop from JerusalemYitzhak Navon railway station to the airport and began operation in 2018.[402]. [420] In March 2007, the Israeli government approved a five-year plan to build 8,000 new classrooms in the city, 40 percent in the Arab sector and 28 percent in the Haredi sector. In July 1980, Israel passed the Jerusalem Law as Basic Law. Due to its proximity to the city, especially the Temple Mount, Abu Dis, a Palestinian suburb of Jerusalem, has been proposed as the future capital of a Palestinian state by Israel. ), Sethe, Kurt (1926) Die chtung feindlicher Frsten, Vlker und Dinge auf altgyptischen Tongefscherben des Mittleren Reiches nach den Originalen im Berliner Museum herausgegeben und erklrt in, G. Johannes Botterweck, Helmer Ringgren (eds.). The Coadjutor Bishop of Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum will be installed as the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem on Ascension Day - 13 May 2021. Between that year, 107 and 135, there were 13 bishops of Jerusalem. [205] Complementing this building code, which is still in force, is the discouragement of heavy industry in Jerusalem; only about 2.2% of Jerusalem's land is zoned for "industry and infrastructure". The Jewish population grew by 155%, while the Arab population grew by 314%. [450] Beitar Jerusalem Football Club is one of the most well known in Israel. Since its capture in 1967, the Israeli government has built 12 Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem, with a population amounting to 220,000 Israeli Jewish settlers as of 2019. [368][369][370] The first verse in the Qur'an's Surat al-Isra notes the destination of Muhammad's journey as al-masjid al-aq ("the farthest place of prayer"). [115][130][131] Shortly after Herod's death, in 6 CE Judea came under direct Roman rule as the Iudaea Province,[132] although the Herodian dynasty through Agrippa II remained client kings of neighbouring territories until 96 CE. In 2010, 61% of all Jewish children in Jerusalem studied in Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) schools. Doson, Nandita and Sabbah, Abdul Wahad, eds. [citation needed] The percentage of secular Jews, or those who 'wear their faith lightly' is dropping, with some 20,000 leaving the city over the past seven years (2012). [238] On 18 April 1968, an expropriation order by the Israeli Ministry of Finance more than doubled the size of the Jewish Quarter, evicting its Arab residents and seizing over 700 buildings of which 105 belonged to Jewish inhabitants prior to the Jordanian occupation of the city. Dee, 1991, p. 152, Grabar, Oleg. [169] Two of the city's most-distinguished Arab citizens of the 10th-century were Al-Muqaddasi, the geographer, and Al-Tamimi, the physician. Zacchaeus, Fourth Bishop of Jerusalem. [230], During the 1948 war, the Jewish residents of Eastern Jerusalem were expelled by Jordan's Arab Legion. (Titular Patriarch: 20 Dec 1762 to 11 . [8] In 1538, the city walls were rebuilt for a last time around Jerusalem under Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire. [194] According to the Prussian consul, the population in 1845 was 16,410, with 7,120 Jews, 5,000 Muslims, 3,390 Christians, 800 Turkish soldiers and 100 Europeans. John II succeeded to the episcopal throne of Jerusalem on the death of Cyril in 386 (or 387). [276] On 6 December 2017 U.S. President Donald Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and announced his intention to move the American embassy to Jerusalem, reversing decades of United States policy on the issue. He is pointing out that even his brothers did not believe in him. In 1967, Jews accounted for 74 percent of the population, while the figure for 2006 is down nine percent. Basil of Jerusalem was the Patriarch of Jerusalem of the Church of Jerusalem from 821 to 842. After hand-to-hand fighting between Israeli and Jordanian soldiers on the Temple Mount, the Israel Defense Forces occupied East Jerusalem, along with the entire West Bank. Jordan joined Egypt and attacked Israeli-held West Jerusalem on the war's second day. John succeeded Cyril as bishop of Jerusalem in 387. All of them were relatives of Jesus. [378] Jerusalem's religious and cultural landmarks today remain the top draw for foreign visitors, with the majority of tourists visiting the Western Wall and the Old City. [142] The city was renamed Aelia Capitolina,[133][143] and rebuilt it in the style of a typical Roman town. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Solomon's Temple (later known as the First Temple), went on to play a pivotal role in Jewish religion as the repository of the Ark of the Covenant. [292] The decision was reversed in October 2022.[293]. [215] Jordan formally annexed East Jerusalem in 1950, subjecting it to Jordanian law, and in 1953 declared it the "second capital" of Jordan. (95) ( Greek-Melkite Rite), Archbishop emeritus of Akka of the Greek-Melkites ( Israel) [77] Possibly the redactor of the Apocryphon of Genesis wanted to dissociate Melchizedek from the area of Shechem, which at the time was in possession of the Samaritans. [396] Its terminus will be a new underground station (80m or 262ft deep) serving the International Convention Centre and the Central Bus Station,[397] and is planned to be extended eventually to Malha station. [382] In April 2015, Time Magazine picked Jerusalem as one of the five emerging tech hubs in the world, proclaiming that "The city has become a flourishing centre for biomed, cleantech, Internet/mobile startups, accelerators, investors and supporting service providers."[383]. The war led to displacement of Arab and Jewish populations in the city. Atarot ceased operation in 2000. [147] Historical sources and archaeological evidence indicate that the rebuilt city was now inhabited by veterans of the Roman military and immigrants from the western parts of the empire. [note 3], Throughout its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed at least twice, besieged 23 times, captured and recaptured 44 times, and attacked 52 times. [7] During the Canaanite period (14th century BCE), Jerusalem was named as Urusalim on ancient Egyptian tablets, probably meaning "City of Shalem" after a Canaanite deity. [206] The university has produced several Nobel laureates; recent winners associated with Hebrew University include Avram Hershko,[404] David Gross,[405] and Daniel Kahneman. [250][251] President Mahmoud Abbas has said that any agreement that did not include East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine would be unacceptable. Jun. [171] After Atsz was killed, the Seljuk prince Tutush I granted the city to Artuk Bey, another Seljuk commander. [279] A resolution condemning the US decision was supported by all the 14 other members of the UN Security Council, but was vetoed by the US on 18 December 2017,[280] and a subsequent resolution condemning the US decision was passed in the United Nations General Assembly. [317][318] A day in Jerusalem has on average, 9.3 sunshine hours. [195], In the 1860s, new neighbourhoods began to develop outside the Old City walls to house pilgrims and relieve the intense overcrowding and poor sanitation inside the city. [106], This period, when Canaan formed part of the Egyptian empire, corresponds in biblical accounts to Joshua's invasion,[107] but almost all scholars agree that the Book of Joshua holds little historical value for early Israel. The State of Palestine (according to the Basic Law of Palestine, Title One: Article 3) regards Jerusalem as its capital. [note 5] Modern scholars argue that Jews branched out of the Canaanite peoples and culture through the development of a distinct monolatrousand later monotheisticreligion centred on El/Yahweh. The Seleucid attempt to recast Jerusalem as a Hellenized city-state came to a head in 168 BCE with the successful Maccabean revolt of Mattathias and his five sons against Antiochus IV Epiphanes, and their establishment of the Hasmonean Kingdom in 152 BCE with Jerusalem as its capital. [333], While some secular Jews leave Jerusalem for its relative lack of development and religious and political tensions, Jerusalem-born Palestinians cannot leave Jerusalem, or they lose their right to live in the city. Jerusalem as administrative capital of the British Mandate: Whither Jerusalem (Lapidot) page 17: "Israeli control in west Jerusalem since 1948 was illegal and most states have not recognized its sovereignty there", "UN General Assembly Resolution 181 recommended the creation of an international zonea, orcorpus separatum, in Jerusalem to be administered by the UN for a 10-year period, after which there would be referendum to determine its future. JOHN OF JERUSALEM Fourth century Palestinian bishop; d. 417. [456], The Jerusalem Marathon, established in 2011, is an international marathon race held annually in Jerusalem in the month of March. [356] Christianity reveres Jerusalem for its Old Testament history, and also for its significance in the life of Jesus. [343] According to a World Bank report, the number of recorded building violations between 1996 and 2000 was four and half times higher in Jewish neighbourhoods but four times fewer demolition orders were issued in West Jerusalem than in East Jerusalem; Arabs in Jerusalem were less likely to receive construction permits than Jews, and "the authorities are much more likely to take action against Palestinian violators" than Jewish violators of the permit process. [277][278] The move was criticized by many nations. Throughout their history, the bishops of Rome enjoyed great respect and veneration because of the antiquity of their see, its historical orthodoxy, the relics of its martyrs (including Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles), and the imperial and Christian history of the city of Rome. This approach applies equally to West and East Jerusalem and is not affected by the occupation of East jerusalem in 1967. [306] The city falls under the Jerusalem District, with Jerusalem as the district's capital. [112][113], According to the Bible, King David reigned for 40 years[114] and was succeeded by his son Solomon,[115] who built the Holy Temple on Mount Moriah. God TV, an international Christian television network is also based in the city. These tombs, probably reserved for members of the Sanhedrin[127][128] and inscribed by ancient Hebrew and Aramaic writings, are dated to between 100 BCE and 100 CE. [296] The international community consider Israeli settlements to be illegal under international law. Joseph I (?) A World Bible Centre is planned to be built adjacent to Mount Zion at a site called the "Bible Hill". In May 2012, it was reported that the Jewish birthrate had overtaken the Arab birthrate. [14], Jerusalem had a population of 951,100 in 2020, of which Jews comprised 570,100 (59.9%), Muslims 353.800 (37.2%), Christians 16.300 (1.7%), and 10,800 unclassified (1.1%). [191], With the annexation of Jerusalem by Muhammad Ali of Egypt in 1831, foreign missions and consulates began to establish a foothold in the city. Muslims believe that Muhammad was miraculously transported one night from the Great Mosque of Mecca to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, whereupon he ascended to Heaven to meet previous prophets of Islam. [96] Opinion is divided over whether the so-called Large Stone Structure and the nearby Stepped Stone Structure may be identified with King David's palace, or dates to a later period. Under the plan, towers will line Jaffa Road and King George Street. The rest of the city "was called Iliya, reflecting the Roman name given the city following the destruction of 70 CE: Aelia Capitolina". [81] Palestinian Arab families who hail from this city are often called "Qudsi" or "Maqdisi", while Palestinian Muslim Jerusalemites may use these terms as a demonym.[82]. NYU Press, pp. [418] While many schools in the heavily Arab East Jerusalem are filled to capacity and there have been complaints of overcrowding, the Jerusalem Municipality is building over a dozen new schools in the city's Arab neighbourhoods. The Israeli Foreign Ministry disputes that the annexation of Jerusalem was a violation of international law. [192] In the 1840s and 1850s, the international powers began a tug-of-war in Palestine as they sought to extend their protection over the region's religious minorities, a struggle carried out mainly through consular representatives in Jerusalem. The material conditions of the 6th and 7th centuries, however, greatly limited any papal exercise of universal . [58], One of the earliest extra-biblical Hebrew writing of the word Jerusalem is dated to the sixth or seventh century BCE[59][60] and was discovered in Khirbet Beit Lei near Beit Guvrin in 1961. [73] Other early Hebrew sources,[74] early Christian renderings of the verse[75] and targumim,[76] however, put Salem in Northern Israel near Shechem (Sichem), now Nablus, a city of some importance in early sacred Hebrew writing. [172], In 1099, the Fatimid ruler expelled the native Christian population before Jerusalem was besieged by the soldiers of the First Crusade. Today it is both the central library of the university and the national library of Israel. [49][50], The Execration Texts of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt (c. 19th century BCE), which refer to a city called rwlmm or wmm, variously transcribed as Rualimum, Urualimum or Rsh-ramen,[51][52] may indicate Jerusalem.

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