Recalling its resolution 181 (II) of 29 November 1947, in which,
inter alia, it called for the establishment of an Arab State and a Jewish State in Palestine,
Mindful of the special responsibility of the United Nations to achieve a just solution to the question of Palestine,
Aware of the proclamation of the State of Palestine by the Palestine National Council in line with
General Assembly resolution 181 (II) and in exercise of the i
nalienable rights of the Palestinian people,
Affirming the urgent need to achieve a just and comprehensive settlement in the Middle East which,
inter alia, provides for peaceful coexistence for all States in the region,
Recalling its resolution 3237 (XXIX) of 22 November 1974 on the observer status for the Palestine Liberation Organization and subsequent relevant resolutions,
1.
Acknowledges the proclamation of the State of Palestine

by the Palestine National Council on 15 November 1988;
2.
Affirms the need to enable the Palestinian people to exercise their sovereignty
over their territory occupied since 1967;
3.
Decides that, effective as of 15 December 1988,
the designation "Palestine" should be used in place of the designation "Palestine Liberation Organization" in the United Nations system, without prejudice to the observer status and functions of the Palestine Liberation Organization within the United Nations system, in conformity with relevant United Nations resolutions and practice;
SOURCE: A/RES/43/177 15 December 1988
Status of Palestine in the United Nations said:
1.
Reaffirms the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to independence in their State of Palestine on the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967;
4.
Affirms its determination to contribute to the achievement of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and the attainment of a peaceful settlement in the Middle East that ends the occupation that began in 1967 and fulfils the vision of two States: an independent, sovereign, democratic, contiguous and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security with Israel on the basis of the pre-1967 borders;
SOURCE: A/67/L.28 26 November 2012