The city contested in the Middle East is: a. Jerusalem
Why is the city contested
Jerusalem is a city of immense religious, cultural, and historical significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It is a contested city primarily due to its religious importance and the conflicting claims and aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians.
Both Israelis and Palestinians consider Jerusalem as their capital. The Israeli government regards Jerusalem as its capital, with its main governmental institutions situated there.
Palestinians aspire for East Jerusalem to be the capital of a future independent Palestinian state.