Wither the Peace Process?

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Wither the Peace Process?. Palestinian Delegation at Madrid Hanan Ashrawi / Haider Abdel Shafi. Madrid Conference (1991). Aim To establish a framework for implementation of UN Resolution 242 * * end to Israeli Occupation of West Bank / Gaza - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Wither the Peace Process?Wither the Peace Process?

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Palestinian Delegation at MadridPalestinian Delegation at MadridHanan Ashrawi / Haider Abdel ShafiHanan Ashrawi / Haider Abdel Shafi

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Madrid Conference (1991)Madrid Conference (1991)

AimAimTo establish a framework for implementation of To establish a framework for implementation of

UN UN Resolution 242 *Resolution 242 *

* end to Israeli Occupation of West Bank / Gaza* end to Israeli Occupation of West Bank / Gaza

* settlement of the Palestinian Refugee Problem* settlement of the Palestinian Refugee Problem

* Peace within secure and recognized borders* Peace within secure and recognized borders

* negotiations for a framework to end the conflict* negotiations for a framework to end the conflict

MeansMeansBi-lateral talks between the partiesBi-lateral talks between the parties

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Oslo Agreement (1993)Oslo Agreement (1993)Declaration of PrinciplesDeclaration of Principles

Withdrawal from Withdrawal from Occupied Territories Occupied Territories (OT)(OT)

Palestinian Self Palestinian Self Government in OTGovernment in OT

Interim Palestinian Interim Palestinian Self Government / PASelf Government / PA

Permanent Status Permanent Status NegotiationsNegotiations

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Oslo Oslo Permanent Status NegotiationsPermanent Status Negotiations

• Palestinian Refugees [UN Resolution Palestinian Refugees [UN Resolution 194 / 242]194 / 242]

• JerusalemJerusalem• Israeli SettlementsIsraeli Settlements• Borders of IsraelBorders of Israel

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Reaction in IsraelReaction in Israel

Knesset Vote:Knesset Vote:

61 Votes in Favor61 Votes in Favor

50 Votes Opposed / 9 Abstentions50 Votes Opposed / 9 Abstentions

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Rabin Assassinated (1995)Rabin Assassinated (1995)

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Palestinian Reaction to OsloPalestinian Reaction to Oslo

In Favor: PLO / Fatah In Favor: PLO / Fatah

Opposed: Hamas, Islamic Jihad Opposed: Hamas, Islamic Jihad

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ISRAELI SETTLEMENT POPULATIONISRAELI SETTLEMENT POPULATION(Oslo Years)(Oslo Years)

1991 1993 19951991 1993 1995 1998 1998 2000 2000

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WBWB 90,300 90,300 111,600 133,200 111,600 133,200 163,300 192,776163,300 192,776

EJEJ 137,300 152,800 157,300 165,967 172,250 137,300 152,800 157,300 165,967 172,250

GZA 3,800 4,800GZA 3,800 4,800 5,300 6,100 6,678 5,300 6,100 6,678

Total 232,400Total 232,400 268,200 295,800 335,367 371,704 268,200 295,800 335,367 371,704

% change 1991/2000 = + 62.5%% change 1991/2000 = + 62.5%

http://www.fmep.org/settlement_info/settlement-info-and-tables/stats-data/comprehensive-settlement-population-1972-2006http://www.fmep.org/settlement_info/settlement-info-and-tables/stats-data/comprehensive-settlement-population-1972-2006

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GreaterGreaterJerusalemJerusalem

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Settlement of Greater JerusalemSettlement of Greater Jerusalem(Gilo / Beit Jala)(Gilo / Beit Jala)

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Divided Nation Divided Nation Israel in 1996Israel in 1996

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Barak in 2000Barak in 2000

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Camp David (July, 2000)Camp David (July, 2000)