Episode 379 BOB DOLE 1993 - 1995 The Last Man Standing (Part 16) The Oslo Accords

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I went on line and looked up the Oslo Accords signed by President Bill Clinton, PLO Leader Yasir Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin. It was an important moment that has faded now in its importance as the Israeli conflict with Hamas has taken centerstage.

I thought it interesting to read what Artificial Intelligence wrote about the accords, that this episode will also allow you to relive as they happened.

"The Oslo Accords were a pair of agreements signed in 1993 and 1995 between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) that aimed to establish a framework for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The first accord, signed in 1993, involved mutual recognition and established the Palestinian Authority (PA) to govern parts of the West Bank and Gaza. The second, signed in 1995, further defined the interim period and outlined areas of Palestinian self-rule. Ultimately, the accords aimed for a final peace agreement, including the establishment of a Palestinian state, but this goal has not yet been achieved.

Key aspects of the Oslo Accords:

Mutual Recognition:

The Oslo I Accord marked the first time Israel and the PLO formally recognized each other.

Palestinian Authority (PA):

The agreements led to the establishment of the PA, which was intended to be an interim self-governing body for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.

Interim Period and Final Status Talks:

The accords outlined an interim period, during which the PA would assume some governing responsibilities, with the expectation that final status negotiations would address issues such as borders, refugees, Jerusalem, and settlements.

Israeli Withdrawal:

The accords included provisions for Israeli troop redeployment from parts of the West Bank and Gaza.

Two-State Solution:

While not explicitly stated in the initial agreement, the accords were intended to pave the way for a two-state solution, with an independent Palestinian state existing alongside Israel. "

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