Palestinian Declaration of Independence

The Palestinian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on November 15, 1988, by Yasser Arafat in Algiers, Algeria. It aimed to establish an independent Palestinian state in the territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The declaration sought to garner international support for Palestinian self-determination and rights amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Recognized by many countries and the United Nations General Assembly, it represented a significant moment in Palestinian nationalism and aspirations for statehood, although the conflict and disputes over territories continue to this day.