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, region of Southwest Asia along the eastern Mediterranean, generally regarded as consisting of the southern coastal area between Egypt, where Asia meets Africa, and Tyre, which …

2 days ago · Stay on top of Palestine latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Dec 20, 2025 · Discover how Palestine fits into the historical timeline and information about how it relates to the middle east.

Sep 23, 2025 · Palestinians have pursued statehood for over a century. As the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip continues, several countries have recognized the Palestinian territories as a sovereign …

Jan 19, 2026 · The occupied Gaza Strip and West Bank, including east Jerusalem, make up the Palestinian territories.

Palestine (from Latin: Palaestina; Hebrew: ארץ־ישראל Eretz-Yisra'el, formerly also פלשתינה Palestina; Arabic: فلسطين Filasṭīn, Falasṭīn, Filisṭīn) is one of several names for the geographic region between …