Palestine shares most of its borders with Israel, and it borders Jordan to the east and Egypt to the southwest. It has a total land area of 6,020 square kilometres (2,320 sq mi) while its population exceeds five million people. Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Ramallah serves as its administrative center.

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.

Since the Palestinian Declaration of Independence in 1988 and the consequent admission into UN as an observer state in 2012, Palestine is today recognized by three-quarters of the world's countries. [1] . Its proclaimed capital is East Jerusalem, and Ramallah is its administrative center.

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.

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?

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 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 international recognition. In this explainer, we outline the fraught history of Palestinian statehood and explore the reasons for and implications of the latest spate of recognitions.

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...

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.