Old City
Location CityOld City: Contested area in Jerusalem with significant religious sites for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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The Old City of Jerusalem is a historically and religiously significant area containing holy sites central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, including the al-Aqsa mosque and numerous churches. It is newsworthy due to ongoing tensions and restrictions affecting religious observances. Recent events include Israeli police preventing Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass and the unprecedented closure of the al-Aqsa mosque during Eid al-Fitr, forcing worshippers to pray outside the Old City walls. These closures and restrictions have heightened tensions among Palestinians and raised concerns about religious freedom. The Old City remains a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with access to its holy sites a sensitive and politically charged issue, impacting regional stability.
Last updated: June 6, 2026
News from Old City
Palestine weekly wrap: Jerusalem Day, Nakba mark week of surging attacks
BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City
‘God gave us this city’: Israeli nationalists join Jerusalem Day protest to mark city’s capture
‘May your village burn’: Israeli Flag March returns to East Jerusalem
Record animal sacrifice attempts at Al-Aqsa prompt status quo fears
Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week
US raises concern over Israel’s closure of Jerusalem holy sites
