TOPIC 8
The Oslo Accords: Hope and Disillusionment

Evaluate the promise and pitfalls of this landmark peace process. Examine why it ultimately
failed to deliver a lasting solution.
 

Key Points:
● Secret negotiations in Oslo
● Mutual recognition between Israel and the PLO
● Establishment of the Palestinian Authority
● Failure to address final status issues
 

The Oslo Accords represented a historic breakthrough but also revealed the deep challenges in
resolving core issues like borders, refugees, and Jerusalem.