Paris: The state of Palestine is a geopolitical entity in Western Asia. It is officially recognized by 138 of the 193 United Nations member states as of now. The territory claimed by the State of Palestine includes the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with East Jerusalem as the designated capital. However, the State of Palestine does not have full control over these territories.
According to France24.com, the Palestinian National Authority was established to govern parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This was a result of the Oslo Accords signed in the 1990s. The governance of these areas is complicated by ongoing Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank and the blockade of Gaza.
Furthermore, the political status of Palestine remains a contentious issue in international relations. Despite the recognition by many countries, Palestine is not a full member of the United Nations. It has been granted a non-member observer state status, which allows it to participate in General Assembly debates and improve its ability to join international treaties and organizations.