what is the territory of palestine

The territory of Palestine is commonly understood as the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. These areas are often referred to as the occupied Palestinian territory and are widely cited as the land that would form a Palestinian state under a two-state solution.

Quick Scoop

• West Bank : The larger of the two main land areas, bordering Jordan and Israel.

• East Jerusalem : Included by many international and diplomatic sources as part of the Palestinian territory, though its status is disputed.

• Gaza Strip : A separate coastal enclave bordering Egypt, Israel, and the Mediterranean Sea.

• Status : Borders, sovereignty, and final status are still unresolved in international negotiations.

In plain terms

If someone says “Palestine,” they usually mean the West Bank and Gaza , plus East Jerusalem in many international discussions. The exact legal and political status is disputed, so different governments and organizations describe it differently.

Key point

A simple way to think about it is: Palestinian territory = West Bank + Gaza Strip + East Jerusalem , though the exact boundaries are not universally agreed on.

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