Independence Day in Palestine is observed every November 15, commemorating the declaration of independence made by Yasser Arafat in 1988. This day marks the anniversary of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, which was adopted by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), an organization established in 1964 to advocate for Palestinian statehood. The historical context of this observance dates back to the United Nations General Assembly's resolution on November 29, 1947, which called for the partition of the British mandate into two states, Israel and Palestine, leading to the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict that began in 1948. Although 135 countries recognize Palestine's independence, it is not universally acknowledged as a fully independent state due to the lack of control over the territories it claims. The day serves as a reminder of the long struggle for sovereignty and is marked by various observances within Palestine.