Historical Events tagged with "oslo accords"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

Rabin and Arafat Sign Interim Agreement

September 28th, 1995 29 years ago

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Chairman Yasser Arafat signed the Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in Washington, D.C. This was a pivotal moment aimed at furthering peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. The ceremony was attended by prominent figures like U.S. President Bill Clinton, symbolizing international support for the peace process.

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Military & Warfare

Beit Lid Suicide Bombing Near Netanya

January 22nd, 1995 30 years ago

In a significant attack at a military transit point near Netanya in central Israel, two suicide bombers from Gaza detonated explosives, resulting in the deaths of 19 Israeli soldiers. The attack marked one of the deadliest instances of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at that time, drawing widespread attention and condemnation.

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Politics & Government

Israeli Troops Withdraw from Gaza Strip

May 18th, 1994 30 years ago

Israeli troops completed their withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, transferring governance of the area to the newly established Palestinian National Authority. This significant move followed the Oslo Accords and aimed to foster a degree of Palestinian self-governance in the region. The withdrawal was part of broader efforts to achieve peace and stability within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, representing a pivotal moment in the peace process.

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Politics & Government

Rabin and Arafat Sign Historic Peace Accord

May 4th, 1994 30 years ago

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestinian Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat signed a peace accord that granted self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho. The signing took place in a ceremony witnessed by international leaders, symbolizing a pivotal point in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. This moment marked hope for reconciliation and self-governance after decades of conflict, establishing frameworks for future negotiations.

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