+970 Country Code · Palestinian Territories

Get a Palestine virtual phone number

A +970 virtual number lets NGOs, tech teams, and businesses reach contacts across the West Bank and Gaza — and lets the Palestinian diaspora stay connected to family and business at home — without local infrastructure or a physical office in the territories.

17,500+ businesses· 99.99% uptime SLA· 190+ countries· 4.8/5 on G2
COUNTRY CODE
+970
OPERATORS
2
COVERAGE
WB + Gaza
GO LIVE
Minutes
Palestinian Territories
+970country code
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Live · Routed00:41
+970 59 XXX XXXX
Mobile format · Jawwal range
NGO Desk
Support
Regional
Numbering formats
Mobile 059Mobile 056Fixed 02 / 04 / 08SMS-enabled
Regional Minutes to live 24/7
17,500+
Businesses served
99.99%
Uptime SLA
190+
Countries covered
4.8/5
G2 rating
01What it is

What a +970 virtual number is

+970 is the international dial code for the Palestinian territories — the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The ITU allocated it as the numbering resource for the Palestinian telecom sector. Today the Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Technology (MTIT) runs it. In practice, some Palestinian numbers still route via +972 too. That's a legacy of the shared telecom history in the region — but +970 is the code set aside for Palestinian-administered numbers.

Numbering structure
  • West Bank fixed-line codes02 for Ramallah/Al-Bireh, Bethlehem, Hebron, and Jericho. 09/04 for Nablus and Jenin.
  • Gaza fixed-line codes08 for Gaza City, Khan Yunis, Rafah, and North Gaza.
  • Mobile numbers are non-geographic. Jawwal numbers start with 059. Ooredoo Palestine numbers start with 056. They dial the same way whether the line is in the West Bank or Gaza.
  • Length. National numbers run 8–9 digits total, following the pattern +970 [area/mobile code] [subscriber number].

Mobile-format numbers work best for most virtual line setups. They reach anyone in the West Bank or Gaza from a single line — no city code to pick.

1

Choose your +970 number

Select a Palestine virtual number in mobile format.

2

Connect your team

Forward calls and SMS to any phone, softphone, or contact center anywhere in the world.

3

Go live

Start receiving calls and texts from Palestinian contacts within minutes.

02Why get one

Why a +970 virtual number earns its keep

NGOs, IT teams, and the Palestinian diaspora all have real reasons to want a local +970 line — without opening a physical office.

NGO & humanitarian field presence

The West Bank and Gaza host one of the world's highest concentrations of international NGOs and UN agencies. A local +970 line makes program hotlines easy to reach — for field staff and for the people they serve.

Diaspora connection

Palestinians abroad keep close family, property, and business ties back home. A +970 line gives diaspora-run businesses a local number that relatives can call at standard local rates.

Ramallah tech & IT-outsourcing support

Ramallah has a small but active tech scene. Route a local support line to your global team, wherever they sit.

No local entity required

Run a Palestinian contact line for calls and SMS. No registered local entity. No physical office.

Resilient routing

Calls and SMS run over MCM's global network. That adds a backup layer for time-sensitive calls — matters most in humanitarian work.

Unified global number management

Manage your +970 line next to numbers in 190+ other countries. One dashboard. Handy for Levant-wide teams.

03Use cases

Who uses a +970 virtual number

International NGOs & development organizations

Program hotlines, beneficiary intake lines, and field-office contact numbers for organizations operating in the West Bank and Gaza.

IT & software outsourcing coordination

A local-format line for companies working with Ramallah-based development teams or QA/support staff.

Diaspora family & business lines

Diaspora-run businesses, remittance services, or family offices maintaining a reachable local number for relatives and partners.

Telehealth & remote support

Remote medical consultation intake lines or medical NGO coordination numbers, letting patients dial a familiar local number to reach remote clinicians.

Academic & research partnerships

Universities and research institutions coordinating fieldwork, exchange programs, or joint studies with Palestinian institutions.

Import/export & trade coordination

Businesses trading with Palestinian suppliers or distributors that need a local point of contact for logistics and orders.

Media & journalism desks

News organizations maintaining a local tip line or stringer contact number for coverage of the region.

Faith-based & cultural organizations

Religious and cultural institutions coordinating pilgrimage logistics, cultural exchange, or community programs with local contacts.

04Number types

Choose the right kind of Palestine number

Mobile-format (059/056-style)

Most popular
+970 59 XXX XXXX

Non-geographic. Reachable the same way from anywhere in the West Bank or Gaza. The most common choice for teams serving both regions.

West Bank city-format

+970 2 XXX XXXX

A number that looks tied to a specific West Bank city — for example Ramallah's 02 prefix. Good when you want a clearly local presence in one city.

SMS-enabled number

+970 5X XXX XXXX

Two-way SMS for appointment reminders, program updates, and verification codes. Where local carriers support delivery.

Toll-free / inbound business

Free for callers
1700 XXX XXX

One free-to-caller line for inbound Palestinian calls. Where available.

05Coverage

What coverage looks like across the Palestinian territories

This is the coverage picture at the structural level, not a guaranteed list of every local exchange. Network conditions in the West Bank and Gaza shift over time.

// Structural coverage4 notes
  • West Bank

    Fixed-line area codes are assigned by city or governorate — Ramallah/Al-Bireh, Bethlehem, Hebron, Jericho, Nablus, Jenin, and others. Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine provide mobile coverage.

  • Gaza Strip

    Area codes are assigned by city: Gaza City, Khan Yunis, Rafah, North Gaza. The same two national operators run mobile service here. Network conditions and available technology can differ from the West Bank — see the note below.

  • Network generation note

    Palestinian mobile operators face spectrum and network-upgrade constraints that go through a shared regulatory process with Israeli authorities. This is a long-standing part of the region's telecom setup. As a result, 3G and 4G rolled out at different times across the West Bank and Gaza. If your project needs a specific network generation (LTE-only, for example), check current local capability first.

  • Diaspora / NGO relevance

    Mobile numbers aren't tied to a city. One virtual mobile-format line reaches both the West Bank and Gaza.

06Features

What's included on every +970 number

Inbound & outbound calling

Two-way voice on your +970 line.

Two-way SMS

Where locally supported by receiving carriers.

Call forwarding

Forward to any global number, device or app.

Voicemail-to-email

Never miss a message from a Palestinian contact.

IVR / auto-attendant

Menu routing for programs, departments and shifts.

Call recording

Capture and store calls for QA or compliance.

Number porting support

Bring an existing +970 number to MCM.

Team / extension routing

Ring the right person, wherever they are.

Real-time analytics

Live call-volume, answer-rate and duration data.

API access

CRM and contact-center integration via REST APIs.

07Get started

Get your +970 number in 4 steps

Most lines are live within minutes of account verification.

1

Select your +970 number

Choose mobile-format or city-format based on your use case.

2

Verify your account

Standard business/identity verification per MCM and regulatory requirements.

3

Configure routing

Set forwarding rules, IVR menus, and team assignments.

4

Go live

Start sending and receiving calls/SMS immediately.

08Comparison

Palestine virtual number vs the alternatives

vs. local SIM / registration

No need to register a local SIM or maintain physical presence in the West Bank or Gaza.

vs. call-forwarding-only services

Full call and SMS management, not just one-way forwarding.

vs. building in-house telecom infrastructure

Deploy in minutes instead of negotiating directly with local carriers.

vs. single-country providers

Manage Palestine alongside 190+ other countries in one platform, useful for regional or multi-country NGO operations.

09Why MCM

+970 numbers with My Country Mobile

My Country Mobile covers 190+ countries. 99.99% uptime SLA. 17,500+ businesses trust it. 4.8/5 on G2. In regions with complex or limited infrastructure — like the Palestinian territories — MCM's global routing adds resilience. You get that without needing a local physical footprint.

190+ countries 17,500+ businesses 99.99% SLA 4.8/5 on G2 Global routing infrastructure 24/7 support WebRTC & APIs Real-time monitoring

Ready to establish a local contact point in the Palestinian territories?

Get a +970 virtual number for NGOs, tech teams, or diaspora businesses — with a 99.99% uptime SLA, trusted by 17,500+ businesses. No local entity, no hardware, live in minutes.

FAQ

Palestine virtual phone number — frequently asked questions.

What is the country code for Palestine?expand_more

+970 is the international country calling code for telephone numbers administered under Palestinian telecommunications authority (West Bank and Gaza). Some routing also occurs via +972 due to regional infrastructure interconnection.

Which mobile operators serve the West Bank and Gaza?expand_more

The two main mobile operators are Jawwal (a subsidiary of Paltel Group) and Ooredoo Palestine (formerly Wataniya Mobile).

Is there a landline area-code system for Palestine?expand_more

Yes. Fixed-line numbers use geographic area codes by city/governorate — for example distinct codes for Ramallah, Bethlehem, Hebron, Jericho, Nablus, Jenin, Gaza City, Khan Yunis, and Rafah.

Are mobile numbers tied to a specific city or region?expand_more

No. Mobile numbers use operator-specific national prefixes rather than geographic codes, so they work the same way regardless of whether the subscriber is in the West Bank or Gaza.

Who regulates telecommunications in the Palestinian territories?expand_more

The Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Technology (MTIT) oversees the sector.

How do NGOs get a local contact number without opening a local office?expand_more

A virtual phone number lets an organization receive calls and SMS to a +970 number and route them to staff anywhere in the world, without registering a local entity or physical premises.

Can a +970 virtual number receive SMS?expand_more

Yes, where supported by the receiving carrier — useful for appointment reminders, verification codes, and program updates.

Are there network technology differences between the West Bank and Gaza?expand_more

Yes — the two regions have, at various points, had different levels of network technology available (e.g., 3G/4G rollout timing), reflecting the region's telecom-infrastructure history. Confirm current capability for technology-specific needs before deployment.

How is a virtual number different from a physical local SIM card?expand_more

A virtual number is hosted on MCM's cloud infrastructure and forwarded to any device or system you choose, rather than requiring a physical SIM, handset, or local registration.

Can a diaspora business use a +970 number from outside the region?expand_more

Yes. Diaspora-run businesses or family offices commonly use a +970 virtual number so relatives, partners, or clients in the West Bank or Gaza can reach them at local call rates.

How long does setup take?expand_more

Most customers can activate a +970 virtual number within minutes of account verification.

Does MCM support other countries in the region?expand_more

Yes — MCM offers virtual numbers across 190+ countries, including neighboring Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon, useful for organizations coordinating regional operations.

/ REGIONALNeighboring virtual numbers

Also available across the region