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Is Ramallah the capital of Palestine?
No and Yes. Al-Quds (Jerusalem) is the official capital ofPalestine, but now as it is occupied by the Israeli army, thecapital is not defined as the people of Palestine wish. … When most Palestinians discuss Jerusalem as being the capital ofPalestine, they are referring to what is commonly termed "EastJerusalem", which includes all of the Eastern districts ofJerusalem, most of the districts to the North and South of city,and the Old City of Jerusalem. These compose the regions that werein Jordanian hands in 1950. Currently Palestine is split between two separate factions. ThePalestinian Authority, which controls sporadic areas in the WestBank has its administrative offices and facilities in the city ofRamallah, to the north of Jerusalem. However, in support of theirclaim that Jerusalem is their future capital, they have designatedAbu Dis (the closest area under their control to Jerusalem) astheir official current capital. Hamas, which controls the GazaStrip, similarly claims Jerusalem as its capital, but has itsadministrative facilities in Gaza City and its organizationaloffices in Damascus, Syria. It is important to note that this is a claim and not a de factocapital. Depending on whether Palestine is a recognized country ornot, it may be the case (or not) the East Jerusalem is the de jurecapital (or not). ( Full Answer )