How many Arabs live in the West Bank and Gaza?

Thereof, 2.16 million Arabs live in the West Bank, 1.84 million Arabs live in Israel, and 1.79 million Arabs live in the Gaza Strip.

Does Palestine own the West Bank?

Since the 1993 Oslo Accords, the Palestinian Authority officially controls a geographically non-contiguous territory comprising approximately 11\% of the West Bank (known as Area A) which remains subject to Israeli incursions.

Who lives in the West Bank and Gaza Strip?

Palestinian Arab
The population of the West Bank and Gaza is almost completely Palestinian Arab. The bulk of these are Sunni Muslims: 92 percent of West Bankers and 99 percent of Gazans, with the rest Christians.

What are the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza?

The Palestinian territories of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip are that part of Palestine not included in the territory on which the state of Israel was established in 1948.

What is the legal history of the Palestinian territories?

Legal History: The Palestinian territories of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip are that part of Palestine not included in the territory on which the state of Israel was established in 1948.

What is the difference between the West Bank and Israel?

The Palestinian territories of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip are that part of Palestine not included in the territory on which the state of Israel was established in 1948. Shared history of Ottoman law and custom, and British Mandate legislation along with shari`a and customary rules.

Where do Palestinians live today?

Today, there are Arab Palestinians worldwide. The majority live in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (WBGS). Others consider themselves refugees and live in more than 24 countries (mainly the Middle East, Europe, North and South America). Few Palestinians have assimilated to their host countries.