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Why is Jerusalem the holy city?
Because in Arabic, Jerusalem is called "Ghoder", which means "Holy City".

The name "Jerusalem" first appeared in Genesis. In Hebrew, "Jerusalem" means "city", "Salem" means "peace" and "Jerusalem" means "city of peace".

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and Palestine (both disputed), and it is also the political, economic, cultural and transportation center. It is the capital of Jerusalem and the largest city in Palestine. Jerusalem is a holy place for Judaism, Christianity (including Catholicism, Protestantism and Orthodox Church) and Islam (including Sunnis and Shiites).

The location and history of Jerusalem:

Located in the Levant region of the Near East, it is a city with a long history, located in the mountainous area of Judah, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea, and is known as the holy city of the three major religions in the world (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). The area of Jerusalem is only 126 square kilometers. Famous scenic spots include Jewish wailing wall and Temple Mount, Muslim Dome Mosque and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine. 1980, Israeli legislation recognized Jerusalem as the "eternal and indivisible capital" of the country. Subsequently, 1988, the Palestinian self-government declared Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian state. Jerusalem is actually controlled by Israel.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Jerusalem