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Palestine National Council declares Palestinian independence

The Palestine National Council declared Palestinian independence, establishing the State of Palestine and accepting UN resolutions calling for a two-state solution. The declaration sought international recognition and support for Palestinian statehood.

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Palestinian Declaration of Independence text Council on Foreign Relations: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict timeline United Nations: Question of Palestine materials and resolutions