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.

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 is located in Ramallah. [14] It is recognized by 145 United Nations member states in May 2024.

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.

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...

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 · 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 United States,...

May 28, 2024 · Most countries - about 139 in all - formally recognise a Palestinian state. On 10 May, 143 out of 193 members of the United Nations’ general assembly voted in favour of a Palestinian bid for...

May 28, 2024 · Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel immediately denounced the decisions and recalled its ambassadors to the three countries.