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 …

As of June 2024, the State of Palestine is recognized as a sovereign state by 146 of the 193 member states of the United Nations, or just over 75% of all UN members. [1][2][3] It has been …

May 28, 2024 · Ireland, Norway and Spain recognized an independent Palestinian state. What does that mean for one of the world's most intractable conflicts?

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 …

May 24, 2024 · Though Palestinian statehood has been a contentious issue for decades, the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has pumped renewed urgency into the debate surrounding …

Jun 26, 2023 · Palestinians in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem have lived under Israeli occupation since 1967, while the settlements Israel has built in the West Bank are home to …

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 …

May 22, 2024 · To date, around 140 countries, mainly outside Western Europe, have recognized a Palestinian state, according to the Palestinian Authority’s website. These do not include the …

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 …