2000 Attempts to reach a final settlement at Camp David hosted by Bill Clinton, with Yasser Arafat and Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak failed. The summit foundered on sovereignty over that part of the old city of Jerusalem known as the Temple Mount to Jews and Noble Sanctuary to Muslims. Ariel Sharon, leader of the rightwing Likud, meanwhile visited it escorted by 1,000 police. Designed to underscore Israeli sovereignty, the visit sparked violent demonstrations. The second Intifada began.
Pictured, Israeli security men guard Sharon as he leaves the sacred space
Photograph: Brian Hendler/Getty Images
The Guardian
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