Resolution 3379 was passed by the United Nations General Assembly on November 10, 1975, during a time of increasing international polarization regarding the Middle East. The resolution proclaimed that 'Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination.' This declaration was significant as it reflected the sentiments of numerous countries primarily from the Third World and the Non-Aligned Movement, which were critical of Israel's policies toward Palestinians. The resolution was passed with a vote of 72 in favor, 35 against, and 32 abstentions, illustrating a pronounced division among the member states. A critical factor leading to this resolution was the ongoing Palestinian struggle for self-determination, intensified by the 1967 Six-Day War, which resulted in substantial territorial changes and an increase in Palestinian refugee populations. The rhetoric around Zionism as racism echoed the broader Cold War dynamics, where alignment often correlated with opposition to Western policies and support for anti-colonial movements.The passage of the resolution elicited strong reactions from Israel and its allies, particularly the United States, which regarded the measure as an affront to the Jewish people and an attempt to delegitimize the state of Israel. In response to the backlash, Israel's Foreign Minister Yigal Allon condemned the resolution, arguing that it fostered hatred and division rather than peace. The UN’s action fueled further debate in international forums and civil society, raising questions about the nature of nationalism and its intersection with claims of racism, especially in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian narrative and the broader Arab-Israeli conflict. The resolution was later revoked in 1991 amidst changing political landscapes and processes aimed at peace in the Middle East, notably during the Madrid Conference, but it has remained a contentious symbol in discussions of anti-Zionism and criticism of Israel's state policies.