• Who is the founder of “Palestine”?

The origins and early leaders of the Philistines are not detailed with specific names, but they are mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Bible, Egyptian, and Assyrian records, where they are known as "Peleset" or similar variations. Therefore, there isn't an individual identified as the "founder" of Philistia, but rather a group of people who established themselves in the region, leading to the creation of this cultural and political entity.

• In what year was “Palestine” founded?

The Palestinian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on November 15, 1988, by the Palestinian National Council in Algiers, establishing the State of Palestine.

• What was the name of the first “Palestinian” president? In what year was he elected or appointed?

Yasser Arafat was the first president of the Palestinian National Authority. He was elected in the first Palestinian presidential election on January 20, 1996.

• Who were the members of the first “Palestinian” government? In what year?

The first Palestinian government was formed following the establishment of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in 1994 after the Oslo Accords. The first government included figures like Yasser Arafat as Chairman, Mahmoud Abbas as Foreign Minister, and Nabil Shaath in various high-level roles.

• Was there a parliament or council in “Palestine”? What year and city?

Yes, the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) was established as part of the Palestinian Authority following the Oslo Accords. The first election for the PLC took place in 1996 in various cities across the Palestinian territories, with Ramallah being a significant administrative center.

• Did “Palestine” have any form of constitution? Who are the framers?

"Palestine" does not have a formal, written constitution. Instead, it operates under the Palestinian Basic Law, which was first adopted in 2002. The framers of this document include the Palestinian Legislative Council and the Palestinian Authority's legal framework, influenced by Yasser Arafat and subsequent leaders.

• What was the currency of “Palestine” and which authority printed it?

During the British Mandate for Palestine (1922-1948), the currency was the Palestine pound, printed by the British government.

• What does the term “Palestine” mean and where does it come from?

The term "Palestine" is derived from "Philistia," which was the name given by Greek writers to the land of the Philistines, who occupied part of the southern coastal region of Canaan in the 12th century BCE.