evidence: The question of whether Jerusalem is located in Israel or in Palestine appears simple in nature, but it is incredibly complicated and a matter that is at the heart of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The status of Jerusalem is disputed in both international law and diplomatic practice. Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital city; thus, there are conflicting claims to sovereignty over the city, its regions, and access to its holy sites. The majority of this conflict revolves around the legal status of East Jerusalem and the Old City, which are claimed by Palestine but are under Israeli control. In the article to come, we will delve into some of the details about the recent history, controversy, status, importance, and current demographic makeup of Jerusalem. [...] During the war, Jordan captured East Jerusalem, the Old City, and the West Bank; while the Jews captured West Jerusalem and an even larger portion of the Palestinian territory allotted by the UN resolution, declaring Jerusalem their capital. Jerusalem remained a divided city for years until, in 1967, the Six-Day War broke out and Israel captured the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Old City—occupying these areas to this day. Since 1979, the UN Security Council, UN General Assembly, United States, EU, and International Court of Justice all recognize the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as occupied Palestinian territories. For a more comprehensive history of the region, please see our article about the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.