The conflict also arouses curiosity among some people about the history of Palestinian independence, which declared its independence on November 15, 1988. However, until now, the heated conflict with Israel continues. In fact, Israel is becoming increasingly brutal in launching its actions in Palestinian territory and destroying infrastructure as well as claiming thousands of lives. So, what about the journey of independence for Palestine? Here is an explanation as summarized by Dream through various sources.

In the 20th century, the Arab community living in that region later became known as the Palestinians. The problem is that many lands in that area have become disputed with Israel, which has yet to be resolved. Israel has made claims on many lands and has been ongoing for years. This is due to the lack of international agreement on the borders of Palestine. Until now, Palestine has received bilateral recognition from 139 countries. However, Israel still maintains its position by launching attacks on Palestine.

Then, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) conducted a campaign to gain international recognition for the state of Palestine in the late 1980s. At the Palestinian National Council meeting in Algeria on November 15, 1988, PLO leader Yasser Arafat declared the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Following the declaration, over 100 countries recognized Palestine as a state. In addition, the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation also agreed to Palestine's membership. This led many countries to increase their representation of the PLO in their countries to embassy status. However, besides these actions, the recognition was merely symbolic and declarative.

The decision to recognize Palestine does not require consensus and each member of the European Union (EU) can decide for themselves. Most of the recognition given is symbolic, where there is no immediate real change on the ground. However, the steps chosen by some EU members, such as Germany and France, as well as the UK, which has already left the EU, can have important diplomatic significance in terms of international legitimacy for Palestine. It can also influence the international response to Palestine.