Palestinian territory

The term "Palestinian territory" generally refers to the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem, areas captured by Israel in 1967. These territories are at the center of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Palestinians seeking to establish an independent state there. Recent news highlights several critical issues. A UN expert has accused Israel of systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, alleging it has become state policy, especially since the recent war on Gaza. The potential annexation of the occupied West Bank by Israel remains a concern, with the US expressing opposition. International law's ability to limit the effects of war is also being questioned, given the high civilian death toll and reports of torture and rape in various conflicts, including the one involving Gaza. Furthermore, international actors are considering their roles, with Indonesia planning to send peacekeepers and MSF refusing to share staff details with Israeli authorities.