The Status of the Status Quo at Jerusalem’s Holy Esplanade
The Status of the Status Quo at Jerusalem’s Holy Esplanade
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Persistent Violence in Israel-Palestine Could Escalate Further
Persistent Violence in Israel-Palestine Could Escalate Further
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A visitor walks toward the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City October 19, 2014. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

The Status of the Status Quo at Jerusalem’s Holy Esplanade

Jerusalem’s Holy Esplanade remains at the epicentre of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With the holy month of Ramadan underway and the Jewish high holidays soon to follow, tensions are likely to increase. Calming the conflict’s symbolic core requires more support for the site’s status quo, including Palestinian participation and encouraging religious dialogue.

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