Palestine
Country in West AsiaPalestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in West Asia. Recognized by 147 of the UN's 193 member states, it encompasses the Israeli-occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, collectively known as the occupied Palestinian territories. The territories share the vast majority of their borders with Israel, with the West Bank bordering Jordan to the east and the Gaza Strip bordering Egypt to the southwest. It has a total land area of 6,020 square kilometres (2,320 sq mi) while its population exceeds five million. Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Ramallah serves as its de facto administrative center. Gaza City was its largest city prior to evacuations in 2023.
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Timeline
AI Generated- 1917Jerusalem was captured by British forces led by General Allenby, marking the end of Ottoman rule in the city.
- 1920The League of Nations granted Britain the mandate to govern Palestine, leading to the subsequent period of British administration.
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