Explained: Behind the clashes between Israel & Palestine at Al-Aqsa

Explained: Behind the clashes between Israel & Palestine at Al-Aqsa

Published : May 12, 2021, 08:57 PM ISTUpdated : May 12, 2021, 08:58 PM IST

Al-Aqsa - a mosque - is considered to be the third holiest site in Islam. But the compound - called Haram al-Sharif by Muslims - is equally holy for Jews, who refer to it as the Temple Mount.

What is the significance of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and its location & why has it become the site of clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians once again.