Palestine itself was among the earliest regions to see human habitation, agricultural communities and civilization. Because of its location, it has historically been seen as a crossroads for …

Sep 9, 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, …

Oct 14, 2025 · The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running and most violent disputes in the world. Its origins go back more than a century. There …

3 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.

5 days ago · Discover how Palestine fits into the historical timeline and information about how it relates to the middle east.

Sep 23, 2025 · Since Israel declared its independence in 1948, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank have been at the center of recurring conflict with Israel over competing claims about borders …

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 …

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 …

It includes the modern states of Israel and Palestine, and some definitions include parts of northwestern Jordan. Other names for the region include Canaan, the Promised Land, the …

Aug 11, 2017 · Following the 1918 fall of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Palestine typically referred to the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. Much of …