Palestine

Palestine is a state in the Middle East whose sovereignty is partially recognized by the United Nations and other countries. It consists of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, territories whose political status is a central point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to high-profile public figures and events aligning with the Palestinian cause, bringing international attention to the region's political situation.

Latest on Palestine

• Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
• Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after 'Free Palestine' remarks
• Vance, EPA chief call for investigation into Biden administration response to East Palestine derailment
• Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
• Egypt coach’s Palestine appeal thrusts World Cup back into political spotlight
• Israel borders Palestine
• Pop star Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ following controversy
• Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate

Connections

8 entities linked to Palestine across the news graph.