~FuTuRe tRaVeL & DIsCoVeRy~: JERUSALEM ~FuTuRe tRaVeL & DIsCoVeRy~ Monday, May 2, 2011 JERUSALEM "Abode of Peace", "The Holy Sanctuary", is the capital of Israel , though not internationally recognized as such. If the area and population of East Jerusalem is included, it is Israel's largest city .