The borders of Israel are clearly defined, but the boundaries of Palestine are difficult to establish. Theoretically, Palestine includes the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. However, control over this region is complex and constantly evolving.Palestine’s history is drenched in bloodshed, displacement, and instability. The conflict has lasted for a century now and is nowhere close to a solution. But why are the two countries locked in a perpetual war? Here's a look back at the 100-year-old history o

You’ve probably seen these maps claiming Israel has been shrinking Palestine since 1948. They look convincing, color-coded, dated, and shared everywhere. But here’s the truth: There was never a sovereign state of Palestine. Under the British Mandate, Jews, Arabs, and Christians all lived in the same land, none under a country called “Palestine.” The first map paints nearly all the land as “Palestinian,” but much of it was empty or sparsely populated desert. The 1947 map shows a UN plan for two s