Palestine, [i] officially the State of Palestine, [ii][g] is a country in West Asia. It encompasses the Israeli-occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, collectively known as the …

Dec 23, 2025 · Palestine is the region of Southwest Asia along the eastern Mediterranean that is generally regarded as consisting of the southern coastal area between Egypt and Tyre.

Aug 11, 2017 · More than 135 United Nations member countries recognize Palestine as an independent state, but Israel and some other countries, including the United States, don’t make this distinction.

Sep 22, 2025 · The State of Palestine was admitted on 29 November 2012, as a UN observer state following a vote with 138 in favour, 9 against, and 41 abstentions. In 2015, it became a state party to …

Sep 26, 2025 · Does international recognition mean Palestine is going to be a state? Despite 157 UN member states recognising a Palestine state, it remains under Israeli control.

Sep 23, 2025 · As the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues, several countries—including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom (UK)—have recognized Palestinian …

Sep 22, 2025 · From historic recognition to recent shifts as a result of the Gaza war, a look at the global stance on Palestinian statehood

Sep 23, 2025 · In reality, the recognition of a Palestinian state is a diplomatic declaration aimed at rescuing the vision of a two-state solution that would settle decades of conflict between Israel and the...

Sep 23, 2025 · A growing majority of UN member states – now at least 151 – officially recognise the state of Palestine following new declarations by France, Belgium and others in New York on Monday.

Aug 11, 2025 · Traditional allies of Israel are increasingly recognizing — or positioning themselves to acknowledge — the existence of Palestine as a state. The Palestinian territories are the focal point...