HISTORIC DOCUMENTS, ARAB ISRAELI PEACE
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334
December 23, 2016
With a 14 delegation approval of the resolution and a US abstention, the Security Council reaffirmed the illegality of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. Read More >
Israeli Peace Initiative
April 6, 2011
Israeli response to the Arab Peace Initiative developed with the aid of Israeli experts, and based on the known solutions to all the basic elements of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (the Clinton parameters, the proposals put forth Barak at Camp David, the Olmert and Livni understandings in the framework of the Annapolis process, the talks with Syria from the time of Rabin). Read More >
Geneva Initiative
October 12, 2003 / September 15, 2009 (Expanded Version)
Draft Permanent Status Agreement to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on previous official negotiations, international resolutions, the Quartet Roadmap, the Clinton Parameters, and the Arab Peace Initiative. Read More >
Arab Peace Initiative
March 27, 2003 / March 28, 2007
Comprehensive peace initiative that attempts to end the Arab-Israeli conflict by normalizing relations between the entire Arab region and Israel in exchange for a complete withdrawal from the occupied territories (including East Jerusalem) and a "just settlement" of the Palestinian refugee crisis based on UN Resolution 194. Read Document >
The Disengagement Plan - General Outline
April 18, 2004
Adopted by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in the absence of a Palestinian peace partner and to ensure Israel's long-term security. Called for the disengagement of Israeli military troops in the Gaza Strip and the removal of 25 settlements in the Gaza Strip and northern parts of the West Bank. Read More >
Treaty Of Peace Between The State Of Israel and The Hashemite Kingdom Of Jordan
October 26, 1994
Treaty normalizing relations between Israel and Jordan, and resolving territorial disputes between the two countries. The treaty was closely linked with the efforts to create peace between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, and made Jordan only the second Arab country, after Egypt, to normalize relations with Israel. Read Document >
Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements
September 13, 1993
First face-to-face agreement between the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization to put an end to the conflict and ensure mutual rights, dignities, and securities for both peoples. Established general guidelines for negotiations within a five-year interim period and called for the Palestinian Authority to be recognized by Israel as the official governing body of the Palestinian people. Read More >
Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty
March 26, 1979
Treaty signed by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin that made Egypt the first Arab country to officially recognize Israel. Included mutual recognition, cessation of the state of war that had existed since 1948, normalization of relations, and complete Israeli withdrawal by Israel from the Sinai Peninsula which Israel had captured during the Six-Day War in 1967. Read Document >
Camp David Accords
September 17, 1978
Two agreements signed between Israel and Egypt that concluded welve days of secret negotiations at Camp David. The first dealt with the future of the Sinai and peace between Israel and Egypt, to be concluded within three months. The second was a framework agreement establishing a format for the conduct of negotiations for the establishment of an autonomy regime in the West Bank and Gaza. Read Document >
Prime Minister Menachem Begin’s Speech to the Knesset
November 20, 1977
Prime Minister Menachem Begin's speech to the Knesset and to Egyptian President Anwar Sadat expressing Israel's willingness to enter into direct negotiations with Egypt towards peace. Read More >
Khartoum Resolution
September 1, 1967
Resolution passed by the Arab League in the wake of the 1967 war, and famous for the "Three Nos" articulated in the third paragraph: No peace with Israel, no recognition of Israel, and no negotiations with Israel. Read More >
Fatah Constitution
July 25, 1964
Original application of Palestinian struggles that attempts to direct, organize, and unite members of the movement towards the complete liberation of Palestine. Read More >
British Mandate for Palestine
July 24, 1922
The Palestine Mandate, confirmed by the Council of the League of Nations, officially recognizes the historical connection between the Jewish people and Palestine, and further details British administration over the facilitation of a Jewish national home. Read More >