Does Palestine want West Bank?
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Does Palestine want West Bank?
In 1988, with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) intention to declare a Palestinian State, Jordan renounced all territorial claims to the West Bank, including East Jerusalem….Palestinians.
| Region | Population |
|---|---|
| West Bank | 2,568,555 |
| East Jerusalem | 192,800 |
| Gaza Strip | 1,657,155 |
Can Palestinian travel to Jerusalem?
Israel imposes restrictions on the movement of Palestinians within the West Bank, and travel between it and the Gaza Strip, into East Jerusalem, Israel, and abroad. When travel permits are required by Israel, they are given through a lengthy, non-transparent and arbitrary bureaucratic process.
Do Palestinians in the West Bank have citizenship?
Following the 1980 amendment to Israel’s Nationality Law, Palestinians are strictly legal citizens of the State of Israel. They have “passport citizenship” rights, but are excluded from several aspects of the Jewish welfare state and are therefore denied equal “democratic citizenship”.
Does Israel want a two state solution?
A 2021 report by the RAND Corporation found that Israelis across the political spectrum opposed a two-state solution, and that Palestinians will likely require international security guarantees for any peaceful resolution.
Does Israel control Gaza?
Israel maintains direct external control over Gaza and indirect control over life within Gaza: it controls Gaza’s air and maritime space, and six of Gaza’s seven land crossings. It reserves the right to enter Gaza at will with its military and maintains a no-go buffer zone within the Gaza territory.
What nationality is someone from Palestine?
Article 5: The Palestinians are the Arab citizens who were living permanently in Palestine until 1947, whether they were expelled or remained there. Whoever is born to a Palestinian father after that date, within Palestine or outside is a Palestinian.
Do Palestinians have rights in Israel?
Most Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied territories live under Israeli occupation and are not Israeli citizens. They are not allowed to vote in Israel. Women faced significant cultural barriers in political parties representing conservative religious movements and, to a lesser degree, the Arab minority.