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 religion, culture, …

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 …

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

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.

Apr 7, 2025 · Palestine is a region of profound historical, religious, and political significance. Located in the Middle East, it has been at the crossroads of civilizations for millennia. The name "Palestine" …

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 have been a series …

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 this land is now …

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 …

4 days ago · The occupied Gaza Strip and West Bank, including east Jerusalem, make up the Palestinian territories.

Dec 8, 2023 · While the majority of nations today recognize Israel as a legitimate state, others continue to refer to the entirety of historic Palestine as “Palestine,” and not Israel.