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. It encompasses the Israeli-occupied West Bank , including East Jerusalem , and the Gaza Strip , collectively known as the occupied Palestinian territories , within the broader ...

Jul 17, 2024 · As of November 2023, 138 of the 193 countries in the UN (72%) recognize Palestine as an independent, established country, most of these being in South America, Asia, and Africa. Comparatively, 163 of 193 UN members have recognized Israel as a country.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the State of Palestine: Palestine – country in the Middle East, politically under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian government and the Hamas Government in Gaza.

May 28, 2024 · Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Tuesday that "recognition of the State of Palestine is not only a matter of historic justice," it is also "an essential requirement if we are all to...

Dec 19, 2023 · The State of Palestine is a de jure sovereign state, located in Western Asia and comprising of the territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. It is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.

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 24, 2024 · Ireland, Norway and Spain have said they will recognise Palestine as a state, breaking from a consensus within Western Europe and the US that Palestinians should achieve statehood through...

Nov 6, 2023 · Palestine is currently considered a nonmember observer state to the UN, which means it is welcomed to participate in sessions of the General Assembly and can maintain offices at...

Jun 25, 2024 · Is Palestine still a country? The answer to this question depends on whom you ask. According to the United Nations, Palestine is recognized by 138 of its 193 member states. However, not all countries acknowledge Palestine as an independent nation.

Jul 3, 2019 · Thus, Palestine (nor the Gaza Strip nor the West Bank) is not yet an independent country. The two parts of "Palestine" are entities that, in the eyes of the international community, have yet to obtain full have international recognition.