It has been a challenging topic to research and then understand. I appreciate your comment. The Jews have the strongest religious and historical connection to the land of Israel. This is supported by verses found in both the Bible and the Qaran.

For an outsider, it is difficult to fully appreciate how people might connect with a place based on faith.

What adds even more confusion is the position of the anti-Zionist Jews. Many of them being Orthodox. They claim Israel can only be regained miraculously. I don't understand what that would involve or the extent of this belief or interpretation.

The website Jewish Virtual Library does shed some light on this matter.

There is also the issue of the Muslims connection to Jerusalem. Considering they have Mecca, it is hard to image it would have as much significance. I am a little ignorant to their position.