The history of al-Aqsa Mosque

A Gazan boy helps medics at Al-Aqsa hospital – News

Al-Aqsa compound: Jerusalem's flashpoint holy site

Al-Aqsa is a small area in the Occupied East Jerusalem, but symbolically it's a large part of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Here's a breakdown of why the Al-Aqsa mosque compound is a constant point of contention in the rising tensions.