Why is Jerusalem so controversial as Israel's capital city?

Donald Trump is expected to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel within days. Here's why the move is so controversial. read more

In a visionary peace settlement, there would be two states side by side, and East Jerusalem would be the capital of Palestine, West Jerusalem the capital of Israel, and the Temple Mount sort of like the Vatican, neutral territory common to both. read more

During the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel occupied East Jerusalem. Since then, all of the city has been under Israel's authority. The city marks"Jerusalem Day" in late May or early June. But Palestinians, and many in the international community, continue to see East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. read more

JERUSALEM (CNN) - US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital on Wednesday and announced plans to relocate the US embassy there, upending seven decades of US foreign policy in a move expected to inflame tensions in the region and unsettle the prospects for peace. read more