eople have tried to make peace. In fact, peace negotiations have been a part of this area for centuries ("Jerusalem Bloodshed").
             Both the Israelis and the Palestinians have valid claims on the land. This brings up the question of who has the most valid claim. The Israelis's basic claim is that it is the home of the very most holy object in their religion, the Arc of the Covenant, and the land has always been considered the home of Judaism. The Palestinians also have a legitimate claim to the land. One of their most holy figures, Mohammed, came from Jerusalem, thus beginning his journey in life ("Jerusalem Bloodshed"). And also the Christians have a claim as well. Although they do not actually control the land adjacent to Jerusalem, their religion was founded in Jerusalem by the most pious figure in Christianity, that of Christ ("Jerusalem Bloodshed"). Within 500 yards of each other in the city is a huge Jewish temple, the landmark of where Mohammed began his "journey," and the tomb of Jesus ("Jerusalem Bloodshed"). Obviously, all of these grounds for wanting the land are quite sound, and it is difficult to decide who should have sole possession of this most sacred and hollowed turf.
             The Judaic people of Israel's claim is generally viewed as the most legitimate and convincing. They have had control of the land for almost all of its history. The Jew
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