Palestine

ELI5 - What makes Palestine Palestine? What is the difference between Palestine and Israel?

Palestine generally refers to territories in the Middle East—primarily the West Bank and Gaza Strip—that Palestinians claim as their homeland and future state. These areas have been at the heart of a long-running and complex conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, rooted in historical, political, religious, and territorial disputes. Palestinians seek independence and recognition, but the region faces ongoing issues like military occupation, settlement building, disputes over Jerusalem, and political divisions. Internationally, Palestine is partially recognized as a state and has observer status at the United Nations, but it remains a highly sensitive and contentious geopolitical issue worldwide.

By Alex 22 days ago