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.

Jan 24, 2025 · Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, exists as a sovereign state in Western Asia, spanning parts of the historical region of Palestine. The state claims the West Bank and Gaza Strip territories, with East Jerusalem designated as its capital, though it maintains limited self-governance over these areas.

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.

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.

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.”...

Nov 28, 2023 · To understand if Palestine is a state, we first need to define what a state is. In the ancient world, there was no such thing as a state as we know it today. There were empires that ruled over enormous territories and didn’t care too much for …

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...