The State of Palestine is a partially recognized state in the Middle East, located in the region known as the Levant. It has a population of approximately 5 million people, with the majority living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Its capital city is Ramallah, while its administrative center is located in East Jerusalem, which is considered by the international community to be occupied Palestinian territory.

The State of Palestine was declared in 1988 by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), and has been recognized by over 130 countries. It seeks to establish an independent state on the territories occupied by Israel since the 1967 Six-Day War, including the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a key issue for the region and the world. The conflict has its roots in the late 19th century, when Zionism emerged as a political movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. This led to the gradual displacement of Palestinian Arabs and the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.

Since then, the conflict has led to multiple wars, uprisings, and diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the conflict. The most recent round of violence erupted in May 2021, with clashes between Palestinians and Israelis in Jerusalem and rockets fired by Palestinian militants from Gaza into Israel. The violence resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries on both sides, and a ceasefire was eventually reached.

The State of Palestine is governed by the Palestinian Authority (PA), which was established in 1994 following the signing of the Oslo Accords between the PLO and Israel. The PA exercises limited authority over parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, while Israel maintains overall control over the territories. The State of Palestine is a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and is an observer state at the United Nations.