The history of al-Aqsa Mosque

Located in the Old City of Jerusalem lies al-Aqsa Mosque, a world heritage site defined by some of the most magnificent architecture in history. It’s also one of the world’s most contested territories and has often been targeted by Israeli forces in raids and by extremist settler groups. So why is this site so significant to Palestinians and how has it become a symbol of their resistance? Here is the history of al-Aqsa Mosque: #alaqsa #alaqsaattack #alaqsamosque #alaqsaunderattack #israel #israeliarmy #palestine #gaza #jerusalem #domeoftherock #qiblimosque #palestinians Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH 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