Palestinian Quest for Self-Determination
Key Milestones Timeline
1947
UN Resolution 181 proposes partition of Palestine into Jewish and Arab states
1964
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is founded
1988
Palestinian National Council declares independence of the State of Palestine
1993
Oslo Accords: Israel and PLO sign Declaration of Principles, establishing Palestinian Authority
2012
UN upgrades Palestine to non-member observer state status
2024
UN General Assembly affirms Palestinian right to statehood with overwhelming support (172 countries in favor)
140+
UN Member States recognize Palestine's sovereignty