keletjeruzsálem

Kelet-Jeruzsálem, which translates to East Jerusalem, refers to the part of Jerusalem that fell under Jordanian control after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Prior to 1948, Jerusalem was a unified city. Following the war, the city was divided, with West Jerusalem under Israeli control and East Jerusalem under Jordanian control. This division lasted until the Six-Day War in 1967.

During the Six-Day War, Israel captured East Jerusalem and has since administered it. Israel considers the entire city of Jerusalem its undivided capital, including East Jerusalem. However, most of the international community does not recognize Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem and views it as occupied territory under international law.

East Jerusalem is home to significant religious sites for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, including the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif and the Western Wall. These sites are central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and are a major point of contention in peace negotiations. The population of East Jerusalem is predominantly Palestinian Arab, with a smaller but growing Jewish population. The administration and future status of East Jerusalem remain one of the most complex and sensitive issues in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.