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The Palestinian territories, also known as the Occupied Palestinian Territory, consist of the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip—two regions of the former British Mandate for Palestine that have been occupied by Israel since the Six-Day War of 1967.
Jun 26, 2023 · Palestinian territories profile. 26 June 2023. The Palestinian population is divided between historic Palestine and a diaspora, mainly in neighbouring Arab countries. Efforts to create a ...
1 day ago · In 2024, Israel illegally seized 23.7sq km (9.15 sq miles) of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, amid its ongoing war on Gaza. That’s more than the land it took over the past 20 years ...
Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in the southern Levant region of West Asia. It encompasses two disconnected territories – the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, collectively known as the Palestinian territories – within the larger region of Palestine.
Oct 20, 2022 · Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful under international law due to its permanence and the Israeli government’s de facto annexation policies, a UN-appointed Commission of...
1 day ago · He said Muhannad Hadi, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories, briefed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday about his visit into the Gaza Strip a day earlier and the dire situation there. “He saw firsthand the consequences of the breakdown in public order and safety as he entered and exited Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing,” Dujarric said.
Oct 11, 2023 · After World War One and the collapse of the empire, territory known as Palestine - the portion of which west of the River Jordan was also known as the land of Israel by Jews - was marked out and...
4 days ago · The Israeli-Palestinian conflict dates back to the end of the nineteenth century, primarily as a conflict over territory. Learn about the origins of this conflict and track the latest...
Oct 9, 2023 · The wars on the Gaza Strip. Israel has launched four protracted military assaults on Gaza: in 2008, 2012, 2014 and 2021. Thousands of Palestinians have been killed, including many children, and...
4 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.
