Occupied Territories in the Israeli‑Palestinian Context

Areas Captured in 1967

• West Bank – Formerly Jordanian.
• Gaza Strip – Formerly Egyptian.
• East Jerusalem – Formerly Jordanian.
• Golan Heights – Formerly Syrian.

Current Status

Israel maintains military control; settlements built in West Bank and East Jerusalem are deemed illegal under international law. Palestinians seek an independent state in these territories. Negotiations have repeatedly stalled.