Palestine, [i] officially the State of Palestine, [ii] [e] is a country in the southern Levant region of West Asia recognized by 146 out of 193 UN member states.

Situated between three continents, the region of Palestine has a tumultuous history as a crossroads for religion, culture, commerce, and politics. The region was among the earliest to see human habitation, agricultural communities and civilization.

Dec 19, 2023 · The State of Palestine is a de jure sovereign state, located in Western Asia and comprising of the territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. It is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.

The State of Palestine or Palestine, also called Palestinian State is a partially recognized country in southwestern Asia. It claims East Jerusalem as its capital, however its administrative center is located in Ramallah. [14] It is recognized by 145 United Nations member states in May 2024.

Apr 18, 2024 · As the Security Council takes up the matter while the devastating war in Gaza enters its seventh month, we looked at Palestine’s current status and what it takes to become a UN Member State.

Explore the history behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, its key moments and figures, and the prospects and obstacles for peace. Balfour Declaration, statement of British support for “the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.”...

Jan 20, 2025 · Known as the State of Palestine at the UN, it has an official status of "Permanent Observer State", which gives it a seat but not a vote.

2 days ago · DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American allies and adversaries alike.. Trump’s suggestion came at a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …

May 22, 2024 · Norway, Spain and Ireland all announced plans on Wednesday to recognize a state of Palestine, breaking with the long-held position of Western powers that a Palestinian state can only come...

May 24, 2024 · Palestine’s declaration of independent statehood only dates back to 1988 — four decades after Israel declared its statehood. Not only are both nations relatively young, they were both established under the auspices of the World War II international order.