Jerusalem's history dates back millennia, with periods of Canaanite, Israelite, Roman, Islamic, and Crusader rule. It's central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and its status remains at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, the Six-Day War of 1967 had far-reaching effects on the countries engaged. This concise history will explore the conflict's origins, key turning points, and long-term effects.
