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Originally Posted by JohnR
So the Peoples Front of Judea started in 1947 as a result of the UN?
Nothing about the previous 3000 years of struggle?
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If memory serves me correctly the city has had many owners over the past 3 millennium.
The 1947 protocol intended to keep the city under International control. When Israel announced all of Jerusalem to be their capital in 1980 it was found to be a violation of international law.
It's complicated, but I don't think you can just issue a mandate and expect everyone to follow.