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Al Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam, and it holds great importance for Muslims worldwide. It is also revered by Jews as the Temple Mount, the location of the ancient Jewish temples, making it one of the most contested religious sites in the world.
The status of Al Aqsa Mosque is central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel has been illegally occupying and maintaining control over the compound since the 1967 war, but Palestinians demand that it be freed and returned to them.
Israeli restrictions on Palestinian access to the site and periodic attacks by Israeli police on Palestinian worshippers, and attacks by Palestinians against their occupiers have fueled resentment and mistrust on both sides.
Clashes at Al Aqsa often ignite broader unrest across Palestinian territories and even within Israel itself, leading to escalations in the conflict.
For Palestinians, Al Aqsa Mosque represents not only a religious site but also a symbol of their national identity and struggle for self-determination. Any threat to the mosque or Palestinian access can trigger larger escalations.
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