United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3236 (XXIX)

United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3236 (XXIX) is a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on November 22, 1974, during its twenty-ninth session. The resolution pertains specifically to the question of Palestine and explicitly reaffirms the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people in Palestine, including:

• The right to self-determination without external interference. This affirms the Palestinians' right to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
• The right to national independence and sovereignty. This recognizes the Palestinians' right to establish their own independent state.
• The right to return to their homes and property from which they have been displaced and uprooted. This addresses the issue of Palestinian refugees and their desire to return to their pre-1948 homes.

The resolution also recognizes that the Palestinian people are a principal party to the question of Palestine and urges the involvement of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the representative of the Palestinian people in all efforts, deliberations and conferences on the Middle East that are held under the auspices of the United Nations. It further appeals to all states and international organizations to extend their support to the Palestinian people in their struggle to restore their rights, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.

Resolution 3236 (XXIX) has remained a significant document in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and is frequently cited in discussions regarding the rights of the Palestinian people and the pursuit of a peaceful resolution. It has been subject to varying interpretations and continued debate regarding its implementation and the practical realization of the rights it affirms.