Why is the city of jerusalem considered so important?

it was the site of the signing of the camp david accords.
it has a strategic location along the gulf of suez.
it is a holy city to jews, muslims, and christians.
it has a muslim-majority population.

It's where Jesus was born

Explanation:

In christianity and judaism it's what they believe and that's one of the main parts of why Jerusalem is historic.

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.

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