Forward Thinking's Discussions on Holy Sites at PASSIA, Jerusalem, 23 September 2024

On 23 September 2024, Oliver McTernan and Jordan Morgan met at PASSIA in Jerusalem to discuss the current challenges facing the region. The discussions focused particularly on the sensitive issue of the Holy Sites, with a special emphasis on Palestinian perspectives regarding the Al Aqsa Mosque and Haram al-Sharif. There are growing concerns about access restrictions, settler activity, the status quo, and the broader political and religious tensions surrounding these sites. The conversation explored how these challenges are contributing to rising tensions across Jerusalem and beyond, with fears that continued escalation could lead to greater unrest.