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.

On November 15, 1988, a year after the outbreak of the first intifada, the PLO declared the establishment of the Palestinian state from Algiers, Algeria. The proclaimed "State of Palestine" is not and has never actually been an independent state, as it has never had sovereignty over any territory in history.

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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 · Israel says it has a historical right to the West Bank and opposes an independent Palestinian state, saying it would pose an unacceptable threat.

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Jul 17, 2024 · Through a timeline, five scholars explain the history and background of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, step by step and from their own expertise. At the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies the right to self-determination.

Sep 18, 2024 · The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution that demands that Israel “brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence” in the Occupied...