State of Palestine - Wikipedia
WEBPalestine shares borders with Israel to the west and north, Jordan to the east and Egypt to the southwest. The state comprises the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. The population of Palestine exceeds five million people, and covers an area of 6,020 square kilometres (2,320 sq mi).
History of the State of Palestine - Wikipedia
WEBPrehistory. Ancient history. Classical period. Islamic rule. Modern era. v. t. e. The history of the State of Palestine describes the creation and evolution of the State of Palestine in the West Bank and Gaza Strip . During the Mandatory period, numerous plans of partition of Palestine were proposed but without the agreement of all parties.
US vetoes Palestine’s request for full UN membership | UN News
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Palestine upholds right to self-determination. Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine, said his people’s right to self-determination has never once been subject to bargaining or negotiation.. It is a natural, historic and legal right “to live in our homeland, Palestine, as an independent State …
Palestine’s status at the UN explained | UN News
WEB18 April 2024 UN Affairs. What will it take for Palestine to become a full UN Member State? As the Security Council takes up the matter while the devastating war in Gaza enters its seventh...
State of Palestine - Wikiwand
WEBPalestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. It is officially recognized as a state by the United Nations and numerous countries. Palestine shares borders with Israel to the west and north, Jordan to the east and Egypt to …
History of Palestine - Wikipedia
WEBStrategically situated between three continents, the region of Palestine (also known as the Land of Israel and the Holy Land) has a tumultuous history as a crossroads for religion, culture, commerce, and politics.Palestine is the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity, and has been controlled by many kingdoms and powers, including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel and Judah, the Persian Empire ...
Palestinian territories profile - BBC News
WEBJun 26, 2023 · Efforts to create a Palestinian state on the West Bank of the River Jordan and Gaza on the Mediterranean coast have been frustrated by the continuing conflict with Israel.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Global Conflict Tracker
WEBApr 17, 2024 · On May 14, 1948, the State of Israel was created, sparking the first Arab-Israeli War. The war ended in 1949 with Israel’s victory, but 750,000 Palestinians were displaced, and the territory...
Palestine Facts | Britannica
WEBPalestine is the area of the eastern Mediterranean region, comprising parts of modern Israel along with the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The strategic importance of the area is immense: through it pass the main roads from Egypt to Syria and from the Mediterranean to the hills beyond the Jordan River.
What the U.S. recognizing a Palestinian state would mean - NBC …
WEBFeb. 6, 2024, 10:00 AM PST. By Andrea Mitchell and Alexander Smith. For decades the U.S. has pushed a two-state solution to the conflict in the Middle East but not formally recognized an...
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