Balancing Religious Freedom and Political Sovereignty: Israel’s Protection of Holy Places Law and the Fragile Status Quo at the Temple Mount
By: Chloe Beylus Prior to 1967, East Jerusalem was under Jordanian control. During this period, access to sacred places—particularly for Jews—was severely restricted. This changed dramatically following Israel’s victory in the Six-Day War. Israel gained control of East Jerusalem, home to some of the world’s most sacred religious sites for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. In […]
