Who Controls Al Aqsa / Temple Mount? #israel #jordan #islam
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The control and administration of the Al Aqsa Mosque/Temple Mount is a complex issue rooted in the geopolitical and religious tensions between Israel, Jordan, and the broader Islamic world. Since the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel has claimed sovereignty over East Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount, but has allowed the Jordanian Waqf to maintain religious authority over the Muslim holy sites. This arrangement created a delicate status quo, balancing the interests of Jewish prayer rights and Muslim religious practices, but often leads to conflicts. The site's significance to Judaism, Islam, and Christianity adds layers of complexity, making it a focal point in the Arab-Israeli conflict.