What is the religious significance of Israel's historic cities to Muslims? Are the Muslims presently in control of Israel? Considering #1, do the Muslims wish to change the situation of #2?
Muslim world
Israel, a small Middle Eastern nation which is considered the Jewish holy land, contains the ancient city of Jerusalem and other ancient holy sites. Jerusalem is the third most holy site for Muslims, after Mecca and Medina. Prior to English occupation in the 18th-20th centuries, the Muslim-based Ottoman Empire controlled Jerusalem. The Muslims want to reclaim Jerusalem and the surrounding holy lands.
Muslim-majority countries, states, districts, or towns
Is the Muslim world hostile to Israel?