Al-Aqsa Mosque: The status quo explained

Al-Aqsa Mosque is located in East Jerusalem and is one of the holiest, yet contested, sites in the world. The mosque has been under Jordanian custodianship since the state of Israel was established in 1948, expelling 750,000 Palestinians from their homes. Over decades, Jordan’s authority over the site has weakened, while Israeli incursions and restrictions have increased and become more violent. Today, as the Israeli war on Gaza rages, Al-Aqsa sees near-daily settler incursions, raids and attacks on Palestinian worshippers. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye