WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the U.S. government and other sources, Palestinian residents of these territories are predominantly Sunni Muslims, with small Shia and Ahmadi Muslim communities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The majority of those people who identify themselves as Palestinians are Sunnī Muslims, with a minority component of Christians, typically Catholic. Beyond the conflict, Palestine as a region hosts important religious locations for Christians, Muslims, and Jews, as well the headquarters of the Baha’i Faith.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 4 of the Palestinian Basic Law provides that Islam is the official religion in Palestine; that respect and sanctity of all other heavenly religions shall be maintained; and that the principles of Islamic Shari’a shall be the main source of legislation.