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List of Annexes Accompanying the Written Statement
of the United States of America
July 25, 2023
ANNEX DESCRIPTION
1 S.C. Res. 242, U.N. Doc. S/RES/242 (Nov. 22, 1967) [Dossier No. 1245]
2 S.C. Res. 338, U.N. Doc. S/RES/338 (Oct. 22, 1973)
3 Exchange of Letters between Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel, and Yasser
Arafat, PLO Chairman, concerning Israel-PLO Recognition (Sept. 9, 1993)
4 Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements, A/48/486-
S/26560 (Sept. 13, 1993) [Dossier No. 1302]
5 Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip,
A/51/889-S/1997/357 (Sept. 28, 1995) [Dossier No. 1306]
ANNEX 1
Annex 1
Decisions
At its 1373rd meeting, on 9 November 1967, the
Council decided to invite the representatives of
the United Arab Republic, Israel and Jordan to participate
, without vote, in the discussion of the item
entitled " The situation in the Middle East: Letter dated
7 November 1967 from the Permanent Representative
of the United Arab Republic addressed to the President
of the Security Council ( S/8226) ".11
At its 1375th meeting, on 13 November 1967 , the
Council decided to in vite the rep rese ntativ e of Syria
to participate, without vote , in the di sc u ssion of th e
question.
Resolution 242 (1967)
of 22 November 1967
Th e S ecurity Council ,
Expressing its continuing concern with the gravl'
situatibn in the Middle East,
Emphasizing the inadmis sibility of the acquisition
of territory by war and th e need to work for a just
and lasting peace in which every State in th e area can
live in security,
Emphasizing further that all Member States in their
accept ance of the Charter of the United Nations have
undertaken a commitment to act in accordance with
Article 2 of the Charter,
l. Affirms that the fulfilment of Charter principles
requires the esta bli shment of a just and lasting peace
in the Middle East which should include the application
of both th e following principles:
( i ) \Vithdra\val of Israel armed forces from territories
occupied in the recent conflict;
(ii) Termin ation of all cl aims or states of belligerency
and respect for and ac knowledgement of
the sovereignty, territori a l integrity and political
independ ence of every State in the area and
their right to liv e in peace within secure and
recognized boundaries free from threats or acts
of force;
2. Affirms furth er the necessity
(a) For guaranteeing freedom of naviga tion through
international waterways in the area;
( b) For achieving a ju st settlement of the refugee
problem;
( c) For guaranteeing the territorial inviolability and
political independence of every State in the • area ,
11 Ibid.
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Decisions
A sa 1373• seance, le 9 novembre 1967, le Conseil
a decide d'inviter Je s representants de la Republique
arabe unie, d'Israel et de la Jordanie a participer, sans
droit de vote, a la discussion de la question intitule e
''La situation au Moyen-Orient : Lettre, en date du
7 novembre 1967, adressee au President du Conseil de
sec urite par le representant permanent de la Republique
arabe unie ( S/822611 ) ".
A sa 137Se seance, le 13 novembre 1967, le Conseil
a decide d'inviter le representant de la Syrie a participer,
sans droit de vote, a la discussion de la question.
Resolution 242 (1967)
du 22 novembre 1967
Le Conscil d e scezt rit c,
Exprimant !'inquie tude que co ntinue de lui causer
ia grave situation au Moyen-Orient,
Soulignant l'inadmissibilite de !'acquisition de territoir
e par la guerre et la necessite d'ceuvrer pour une
paix juste et durable permettan.t a chaqu e Etat de la
region de vivre en sec urite, ,
Soulignant c11 outre que tous Jes Etats Membres, en
acceptant la Charle des Nations Unies, ont contracte
!'engage ment d'agir conformement a !'Article 2 de la
Charte,
1. A ffirme que l'accomplissement de s principes de
la Charte exige l'in s taurati on d'une paix juste et durab
le au Moyen-Orient qui devrait comprendre !'application
des deu x principes s uivants :
i ) Retrait des forces a rmees israeliennes des territoi
res occupes !ors du recent conflit ;
ii ) Ce ss ation de toutes assertions de belligerance ou
de tous etats de helligerance et respect et recon na
issance de la souve rainete, de l'integrite tt:rritoriale
et de l'ind epe ndance politiqu e de chaqu e
Etat de la r egio n et de leur droit de vivre en
paix a l'i11t e1 ieur de frontieres sures et reconnues
a l'abri de menaces ou d'actes de force;
2. Affinnc en outre la neces site
a. ) De garantir la licerte de navigation sur les voies
d'eau internatio n ales de la region;
b) De reali ser llll j uste reglement du probleme des
refugies;
c) De garantir l'invi olabilite territoriale et l'indepen<
lance politique de chaque Etat de la region, par
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through measures including the establishment of demilitarized
zones;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to designate a
Special Representative to proceed to the Middle East
to establish and maintain contacts with the States
concerned in order to promote agreement and assist
efforts to achieve a peaceful and accepted settlement
in accordance with the provisions and principles in
this resolution ;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council on the progress of the efforts of
the Special Representative as sooa as possible.
Adopted unanimously at the
1382nd meeting.
Decision
On 8 December 1967, the following statement which
reflected the view of the members of the Council was
circulated by the President as a Security Council document
( S/8289) :12
"As regards document S /8053 / Add.3, 12 brought to
the attention of the Security Council, the members,
recalling the consensus reached at its 1366th meeting
on 9 July 1967, recognize the necessity of the enlargement
by the Secretary-General of the number of
observers in the Suez Canal zone and the provision
of additional technical material and means of transportation."
THE CYPRUS QUESTION13
Decision
At its 1362nd meeting, on 19 June 1%7, the Council
decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey
and Greece to participate, without vote, in the discussion
of the item entitled "Letter dated 26 December
1%3 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus
addressed to the President of the Security Council
(S/5488) :14 report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations Operation in Cyprus (S/7%9)".111
12 Ibid.
13 Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted
in 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966.
14 S~ Official Records of the Security Council, Eighteenth
Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1963.
111 Jbid., Twenty-second Year, Supplement for April, May
and lune 1967.
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des mesures comprenant la creation de zones demilitarisees;
3. Prie le Secretaire general de designer Utt representant
special pour se rendre au Moyen-Orient afin
d'y etablir et d'y maintenir des rapports avec les Etats
interesses en vue de favoriser un accord et de seconder
Jes efforts tendant a aboutir a un reglement pacifique
et accepte, conformement aux dispositions et aux principes
de la presente resolution;
4. Prie le Secretaire general de presenter aussitot
que possible au Conseil de securite un rapport d'activite
sur les efforts CU representant special.
Adoptee a l'unanimite a la
13826 seance.
Decision
Le 8 decembre 1967, le President a fait distribuer,
en tant que document du Conseil ( S/828912
), la declaration
ci-apres qui refletait l'avis des membres du
Conseil :
"En ce qui concerne le document S/8053/ Add.312
,
soumis a !'attention du Conseil de securite, Jes membres
de celui--ci, rappelant le consensus intervenu a
sa 1366• seance, le 9 juillet 1%7, reconnaissent la
necessite de l'accroissement, par le Secretaire general,
du nombre des observateurs clans le secteur du canal
de Suez et de la mise a la disposition de ceux-{:i de
materiel technique et de moyens de transport supplementaires."
LA QUESTION DE CHYPRE13
Decision
A sa 1362" seance, le 19 juin 1967, le Conseil a
decide d'inviter les representant de Ohypre, de la Turquie
et de la Grece a participer, sans droit de vote. a la discussion de la question intitulee "Lettre, en date
du 26 decembre ~963, adressee au President du Conseit
de securite par le representant permanent de Chypre
(S/548814 ) : rapport du Secretaire general sur l'Operation
des Nations Unies a Chypre (S/7969111)".
12 Ibid.
18 Question ayant fait l'obiet de resolutions ou decisions de
la part du Conseii en 1963, 1964, 1965 et 1966.
14 Voir Documents officiels du Conseil de securite, disliuitieme
annee, Supplement d'octobre, 1t0T1embre et decembre
1963.
111 Jbid., vingt-deurieme annee, Supplement d'avril, mai et
juin 1967.
ANNEX 2
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Resolution 338 (1973)
of 22 October 1973
The Security Council
1. Calls upon all parties to the present fighting to
cease all firing and terminate all military activity immediately,
no laiter than 12 hours after the moment of
the adoption of this decision, in the positions they now
occupy;
2. Calls upon the parties concerned ,to start immediately
after the cease-fire the implementaition of Security
Council resolution 242 (1967) in all of its parts;
3. Decides that, immediately and concurrently with
the cease-fire, negotiations shall start between the parties
concerned under appropriate auspices aimed at
establishing a just and durable peace in the Middle
East.
Adopted at the 1747Jh meet.
ing by 14 votes to ,wne21
-i7 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
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ANNEX 4
UNITED NATIONS A S
General Assembly
Security Council
Annex 4
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Forty-eighth session
Agenda item 10
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON
THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
Distr.
GENERAL
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ORIGINAL: ENGLISH
SECURITY COUNCIL
Forty-eighth year
Letter dated 8 October 1993 from the Permanent Representatives
of the Russian Federation and the United States of America to
the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General
As co-sponsors of the peace process launched at Madrid in October 1991 and
witnesses to the signing at Washington, D.C., on 13 September 1993 of the
Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements, including its
Annexes, and its Agreed Minutes, by the Government of the State of Israel and
the Palestine Liberation Organization, we have the honour to enclose the above
document (see annex).
We would be grateful if you would have the present letter and its
attachment circulated as an official document of the forty-eighth session of the
General Assembly, under agenda item 10, and of the Security Council.
(Signed) Madeleine K. ALBRIGHT
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
to the United Nations of the
United States of America
93-54838 (E) 121093
(Signed) Yuliy M. VORONTSOV
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
to the United Nations of
the Russian Federation
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Letter dated 8 October 1993 from the Permanent
Representative of Israel to the United Nations
addressed to the Secretary-General
I have the honour to enclose the Declaration of Principles on Interim SelfGovernment
Arrangements, including its Annexes, and its Agreed Minutes, signed
at Washington, D.C., on 13 September 1993 by the Government of the State of
Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization and witnessed by the United
States of America and the Russian Federation (see annex).
I would be grateful if you would have the present letter and its attachment
circulated as an official document of the forty-eighth session of the General
Assembly, under agenda item 10, and of the Security Council.
(Signed) Gad YAACOBI
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
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Letter dated 8 October 1993 from the Permanent
Observer of Palestine to the United Nations
addressed to the Secretary-General
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I have the honour to enclose the Declaration of Principles on Interim SelfGovernment
Arrangements, including its Annexes, and its Agreed Minutes, signed
at Washington, D.C., on 13 September 1993 by the Government of the State of
Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization and witnessed by the United
States of America and the Russian Federation (see annex).
I would be grateful if you would have the present letter and its attachment
circulated as an official document of the forty-eighth session of the General
Assembly, under agenda item 10, and of the Security Council.
(Signed) Dr. Nasser AL-KIDWA
Permanent Observer of Palestine
to the United Nations
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ANNEX
Declaration of Principles on Interim
Self-Government Arrangements
The Government of the State of Israel and the PLO team (in the JordanianPalestinian
delegation to the Middle East Peace Conference) (the "Palestinian
Delegation"), representing the Palestinian people, agree that it is time to put
an end to decades of confrontation and conflict, recognize their mutual
legitimate and political rights, and strive to live in peaceful coexistence and
mutual dignity and security and achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace
settlement and historic reconciliation through the agreed political process.
Accordingly, the two sides agree to the following principles:
Article I
AIM OF THE NEGOTIATIONS
The aim of the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations within the current Middle
East peace process is, among other things, to establish a Palestinian Interim
Self-Government Authority, the elected Council (the "Council"), for the
Palestinian people in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, for a transitional
period not exceeding five years, leading to a permanent settlement based on
Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). It is understood that
the interim arrangements are an integral part of the whole peace process and
that the negotiations on the permanent status will lead to the implementation of
Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).
Article II
FRAMEWORK FOR THE INTERIM PERIOD
The agreed framework for the interim period is set forth in this
Declaration of Principles.
Article III
ELECTIONS
1. In order that the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza Strip may
govern themselves according to democratic principles, direct, free and general
political elections will be held for the Council under agreed supervision and
international observation, while the Palestinian police will ensure public
order.
2. An agreement will be concluded on the exact mode and conditions of the
elections in accordance with the protocol attached as Annex I, with the goal of
holding the elections not later than nine months after the entry into force of
this Declaration of Principles.
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3. These elections will constitute a significant interim preparatory step
toward the realization of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and
their just requirements.
Article IV
JURISDICTION
Jurisdiction of the Council will cover West Bank and Gaza Strip territory,
except for issues that will be negotiated in the permanent status negotiations.
The two sides view the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as a single territorial
unit, whose integrity will be preserved during the interim period.
Article V
TRANSITIONAL PERIOD AND PERMANENT STATUS NEGOTIATIONS
1. The five-year transitional period will begin upon the withdrawal from the
Gaza Strip and Jericho area.
2. Permanent status negotiations will commence as soon as possible, but not
later than the beginning of the third year of the interim period, between the
Government of Israel and the Palestinian people's representatives.
3. It is understood that these negotiations shall cover remaining issues,
including: Jerusalem, refugees, settlements, security arrangements, borders,
relations and cooperation with other neighbours, and other issues of common
interest.
4. The two parties agree that the outcome of the permanent status negotiations
should not be prejudiced or preempted by agreements reached for the interim
period.
Article VI
PREPARATORY TRANSFER OF POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Upon the entry into force of this Declaration of Principles and the
withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and the Jericho area, a transfer of authority
from the Israeli military government and its Civil Administration to the
authorized Palestinians for this task, as detailed herein, will commence. This
transfer of authority will be of a preparatory nature until the inauguration of
the Council.
2. Immediately after the entry into force of this Declaration of Principles
and the withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and Jericho area, with the view to
promoting economic development in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, authority will
be transferred to the Palestinians in the following spheres: education and
culture, health, social welfare, direct taxation and tourism. The Palestinian
side will commence in building the Palestinian police force, as agreed upon.
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Pending the inauguration of the Council, the two parties may negotiate the
transfer of additional powers and responsibilities, as agreed upon.
Article VII
INTERIM AGREEMENT
1. The Israeli and Palestinian delegations will negotiate an agreement on the
interim period (the 11 Interim Agreement 11 ).
2. The Interim Agreement shall specify, among other things, the structure of
the Council, the number of its members, and the transfer of powers and
responsibilities from the Israeli military government and its Civil
Administration to the Council. The Interim Agreement shall also specify the
Council's executive authority, legislative authority in accordance with
Article IX below, and the independent Palestinian judicial organs.
3. The Interim Agreement shall include arrangements, to be implemented upon
the inauguration of the Council, for the assumption by the Council of all of the
powers and responsibilities transferred previously in accordance with Article VI
above.
4. In order to enable the Council to promote economic growth, upon its
inauguration, the Council will establish, among other things, a Palestinian
Electricity Authority, a Gaza Sea Port Authority, a Palestinian Development
Bank, a Palestinian Export Promotion Board, a Palestinian Environmental
Authority, a Palestinian Land Authority and a Palestinian Water Administration
Authority and any other Authorities agreed upon, in accordance with the Interim
Agreement, that will specify their powers and responsibilities.
5. After the inauguration of the Council, the Civil Administration will be
dissolved, and the Israeli military government will be withdrawn.
Article VIII
PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY
In order to guarantee public order and internal security for the
Palestinians of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Council will establish a
strong police force, while Israel will continue to carry the responsibility for
defending against external threats, as well as the responsibility for overall
security of Israelis for the purpose of safeguarding their internal security and
public order.
Article IX
LAWS AND MILITARY ORDERS
1. The Council will be empowered to legislate, in accordance with the Interim
Agreement, within all authorities transferred to it.
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2. Both parties will review jointly laws and military orders presently in
force in remaining spheres.
Article X
JOINT ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN LIAISON COMMITTEE
In order to provide for a smooth implementation of this Declaration of
Principles and any subsequent agreements pertaining to the interim period, upon
the entry into force of this Declaration of Principles, a Joint IsraeliPalestinian
Liaison Committee will be established in order to deal with issues
requiring coordination, other issues of common interest and disputes.
Article XI
ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN COOPERATION IN ECONOMIC FIELDS
Recognizing the mutual benefit of cooperation in promoting the development
of the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and Israel, upon the entry into force of this
Declaration of Principles, an Israeli-Palestinian Economic Cooperation Committee
will be established in order to develop and implement in a cooperative manner
the programmes identified in the protocols attached as Annex III and Annex IV.
Article XII
LIAISON AND COOPERATION WITH JORDAN AND EGYPT
The two parties will invite the Governments of Jordan and Egypt to
participate in establishing further liaison and cooperation arrangements between
the Government of Israel and the Palestinian representatives, on the one hand,
and the Governments of Jordan and Egypt, on the other hand, to promote
cooperation between them. These arrangements will include the constitution of a
Continuing Committee that will decide by agreement on the modalities of
admission of persons displaced from the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1967,
together with necessary measures to prevent disruption and disorder. Other
matters of common concern will be dealt with by this Committee.
Article XIII
REDEPLOYMENT OF ISRAELI FORCES
1. After the entry into force of this Declaration of Principles, and not later
than the eve of elections for the Council, a redeployment of Israeli military
forces in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip will take place, in addition to
withdrawal of Israeli forces carried out in accordance with Article XIV.
2. In redeploying its military forces, Israel will be guided by the principle
that its military forces should be redeployed outside populated areas.
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3. Further redeployments to specified locations will be gradually implemented
commensurate with the assumption of responsibility for public order and internal
security by the Palestinian police force pursuant to Article VIII above.
Article XIV
ISRAELI WITHDRAWAL FROM THE GAZA STRIP AND JERICHO AREA
Israel will withdraw from the Gaza Strip and Jericho area, as detailed in
the protocol attached as Annex II.
Article XV
RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
1. Disputes arising out of the application or interpretation of this
Declaration of Principles, or any subsequent agreements pertaining to the
interim period, shall be resolved by negotiations through the Joint Liaison
Committee to be established pursuant to Article X above.
2. Disputes which cannot be settled by negotiations may be resolved by a
mechanism of conciliation to be agreed upon by the parties.
3. The parties may agree to submit to arbitration disputes relating to the
interim period, which cannot be settled through conciliation. To this end, upon
the agreement of both parties, the parties will establish an Arbitration
Committee.
Article XVI
ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN COOPERATION CONCERNING REGIONAL PROGRAMMES
Both parties view the multilateral working groups as an appropriate
instrument for promoting a "Marshall Plan", the regional programmes and other
programmes, including special programmes for the West Bank and Gaza Strip, as
indicated in the protocol attached as Annex IV.
Article XVII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. This Declaration of Principles will enter into force one month after its
signing.
2. All protocols annexed to this Declaration of Principles and Agreed Minutes
pertaining thereto shall be regarded as an integral part hereof.
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DONE at Washington, D.C., this thirteenth day of September 1993.
For the Government of Israel: For the PLO:
(Signed) Shimon PERES (Signed) Mahmud ABBAS
Witnessed By:
The United States of America The Russian Federation
(Signed) Warren CHRISTOPHER (Signed) Andrei V. KOZYREV
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ANNEX I
Protocol on the Mode and Conditions of Elections
1. Palestinians of Jerusalem who live there will have the right to participate
in the election process, according to an agreement between the two sides.
2. In addition, the election agreement should cover, among other things, the
following issues:
(a) The system of elections;
(b) The mode of the agreed supervision and international observation and
their personal composition;
(c) Rules and regulations regarding election campaigns, including agreed
arrangements for the organizing of mass media, and the possibility of licensing
a broadcasting and television station.
3. The future status of displaced Palestinians who were registered on
4 June 1967 will not be prejudiced because they are unable to participate in the
election process owing to practical reasons.
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ANNEX II
Protocol on Withdrawal of Israeli Forces
from the Gaza Strip and Jericho Area
1. The two sides will conclude and sign within two months from the date of
entry into force of this Declaration of Principles an agreement on the
withdrawal of Israeli military forces from the Gaza Strip and Jericho area.
This agreement will include comprehensive arrangements to apply in the Gaza
Strip and the Jericho area subsequent to the Israeli withdrawal.
2. Israel will implement an accelerated and scheduled withdrawal of Israeli
military forces from the Gaza Strip and Jericho area, beginning immediately with
the signing of the agreement on the Gaza Strip and Jericho area and to be
completed within a period not exceeding four months after the signing of this
agreement.
3. The above agreement will include, among other things:
(a) Arrangements for a smooth and peaceful transfer of authority from the
Israeli military government and its Civil Administration to the Palestinian
representatives;
(b) Structure, powers and responsibilities of the Palestinian authority in
these areas, except: external security, settlements, Israelis, foreign
relations and other mutually agreed matters;
(c) Arrangements for the assumption of internal security and public order
by the Palestinian police force consisting of police officers recruited locally
and from abroad (holding Jordanian passports and Palestinian documents issued by
Egypt). Those who will participate in the Palestinian police force coming from
abroad should be trained as police and police officers;
(d) A temporary international or foreign presence, as agreed upon;
(e) Establishment of a joint Palestinian-Israeli Coordination and
Cooperation Committee for mutual security purposes;
(f) An economic development and stabilization programme including the
establishment of an Emergency Fund, to encourage foreign investment and
financial and economic support. Both sides will coordinate and cooperate
jointly and unilaterally with regional and international parties to support
these aims;
(g) Arrangements for a safe passage for persons and transportation between
the Gaza Strip and Jericho area.
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4. The above agreement will include arrangements for coordination between both
parties regarding passages:
(a) Gaza - Egypt;
(b) Jericho - Jordan.
5. The offices responsible for carrying out the powers and responsibilities of
the Palestinian authority under this Annex II and Article VI of the Declaration
of Principles will be located in the Gaza Strip and in the Jericho area pending
the inauguration of the Council.
6. Other than these agreed arrangements, the status of the Gaza Strip and
Jericho area will continue to be an integral part of the West Bank and Gaza
Strip, and will not be changed in the interim period.
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ANNEX III
Protocol on Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation
in Economic and Development Programmes
The two sides agree to establish an Israeli-Palestinian Continuing
Committee for Economic Cooperation, focusing, among other things, on the
following:
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1. Cooperation in the field of water, including a Water Development Programme
prepared by experts from both sides, which will also specify the mode of
cooperation in the management of water resources in the West Bank and Gaza
Strip, and will include proposals for studies and plans on water rights of each
party, as well as on the equitable utilization of joint water resources for
implementation in and beyond the interim period.
2. Cooperation in the field of electricity, including an Electricity
Development Programme, which will also specify the mode of cooperation for the
production, maintenance, purchase and sale of electricity resources.
3. Cooperation in the field of energy, including an Energy Development
Programme, which will provide for the exploitation of oil and gas for industrial
purposes, particularly in the Gaza Strip and in the Negev, and will encourage
further joint exploitation of other energy resources. This Programme may also
provide for the construction of a petrochemical industrial complex in the Gaza
Strip and the construction of oil and gas pipelines.
4. Cooperation in the field of finance, including a Financial Development and
Action Programme for the encouragement of international investment in the West
Bank and the Gaza Strip, and in Israel, as well as the establishment of a
Palestinian Development Bank.
5. Cooperation in the field of transport and communications, including a
Programme, which will define guidelines for the establishment of a Gaza Sea Port
Area, and will provide for the establishing of transport and communications
lines to and from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to Israel and to other
countries. In addition, this Programme will provide for carrying out the
necessary construction of roads, railways, communications lines, etc.
6. Cooperation in the field of trade, including studies, and Trade Promotion
Programmes, which will encourage local, regional and interregional trade, as
well as a feasibility study of creating free trade zones in the Gaza Strip and
in Israel, mutual access to these zones and cooperation in other areas related
to trade and commerce.
7. Cooperation in the field of industry, including Industrial Development
Programmes, which will provide for the establishment of joint IsraeliPalestinian
Industrial Research and Development Centres, will promote
Palestinian-Israeli joint ventures, and provide guidelines for cooperation in
the textile, food, pharmaceutical, electronics, diamonds, computer and sciencebased
industries.
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8. A Programme for cooperation in, and regulation of, labour relations and
cooperation in social welfare issues.
9. A Human Resource Development and Cooperation Plan, providing for joint
Israeli-Palestinian workshops and seminars, and for the establishment of joint
vocational training centres, research institutes and data banks.
10. An Environmental Protection Plan, providing for joint and/or coordinated
measures in this sphere.
11. A Programme for developing coordination and cooperation in the field of
communications and media.
12. Any other programmes of mutual interest.
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ANNEX IV
Protocol on Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation
concerning Regional Development Programmes
1. The two sides will cooperate in the context of the multilateral peace
efforts in promoting a Development Programme for the region, including the West
Bank and the Gaza Strip, to be initiated by the Group of Seven. The parties
will request the Group of Seven to seek the participation in this Programme of
other interested States, such as members of the Organisation for Economic
Cooperation and Development, regional Arab States and institutions, as well as
members of the private sector.
2. The Development Programme will consist of two elements:
(a) An Economic Development Programme for the West Bank and the Gaza
Strip;
(b) A Regional Economic Development Programme.
A. The Economic Development Programme for the West Bank and the Gaza
Strip will consist of the following elements:
(1) A Social Rehabilitation Programme, including a Housing and
Construction Programme;
(2) A Small and Medium Business Development Plan;
(3) An Infrastructure Development Programme (water, electricity,
transportation and communications, etc.);
(4) A Human Resources Plan;
(5) Other programmes.
B. The Regional Economic Development Programme may consist of the
following elements:
(1) The establishment of a Middle East Development Fund, as a first
step, and a Middle East Development Bank, as a second step;
(2) The development of a joint Israeli-Palestinian-Jordanian Plan for
coordinated exploitation of the Dead Sea area;
(3) The Mediterranean Sea (Gaza) - Dead Sea Canal;
(4) Regional desalinization and other water development projects;
(5) A regional plan for agricultural development, including a
coordinated regional effort for the prevention of
desertification;
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(6) Interconnection of electricity grids;
(7) Regional cooperation for the transfer, distribution and
industrial exploitation of gas, oil and other energy resources;
(8) A Regional Tourism, Transportation and Telecommunications
Development Plan;
(9) Regional cooperation in other spheres.
3. The two sides will encourage the multilateral working groups and will
coordinate towards their success. The two parties will encourage
inter-sessional activities, as well as pre-feasibility and feasibility studies,
within the various multilateral working groups.
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Agreed Minutes to the Declaration of Principles
on Interim Self-Government Arrangements
A. GENERAL UNDERSTANDINGS AND AGREEMENTS
Any powers and responsibilities transferred to the Palestinians pursuant to
the Declaration of Principles prior to the inauguration of the Council will be
subject to the same principles pertaining to Article IV, as set out in these
Agreed Minutes below.
B. SPECIFIC UNDERSTANDINGS AND AGREEMENTS
Article IV
It is understood that:
1. Jurisdiction of the Council will cover West Bank and Gaza Strip territory,
except for issues that will be negotiated in the permanent status negotiations:
Jerusalem, settlements, military locations and Israelis.
2. The Council's jurisdiction will apply with regard to the agreed powers,
responsibilities, spheres and authorities transferred to it.
Article VI (2)
It is agreed that the transfer of authority will be as follows:
1. The Palestinian side will inform the Israeli side of the names of the
authorized Palestinians who will assume the powers, authorities and
responsibilities that will be transferred to the Palestinians according to the
Declaration of Principles in the following fields: education and culture,
health, social welfare, direct taxation, tourism and any other authorities
agreed upon.
2. It is understood that the rights and obligations of these offices will not
be affected.
3. Each of the spheres described above will continue to enjoy existing
budgetary allocations in accordance with arrangements to be mutually agreed
upon. These arrangements also will provide for the necessary adjustments
required in order to take into account the taxes collected by the direct
taxation office.
4. Upon the execution of the Declaration of Principles, the Israeli and
Palestinian delegations will immediately commence negotiations on a detailed
plan for the transfer of authority on the above offices in accordance with the
above understandings.
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Article VII (2)
The Interim Agreement will also include arrangements for coordination and
cooperation.
Article VII (5)
The withdrawal of the military government will not prevent Israel from
exercising the powers and responsibilities not transferred to the Council.
Article VIII
It is understood that the Interim Agreement will include arrangements for
cooperation and coordination between the two parties in this regard. It is also
agreed that the transfer of powers and responsibilities to the Palestinian
police will be accomplished in a phased manner, as agreed in the Interim
Agreement.
Article X
It is agreed that, upon the entry into force of the Declaration of
Principles, the Israeli and Palestinian delegations will exchange the names of
the individuals designated by them as members of the Joint Israeli-Palestinian
Liaison Committee. It is further agreed that each side will have an equal
number of members in the Joint Committee. The Joint Committee will reach
decisions by agreement. The Joint Committee may add other technicians and
experts, as necessary. The Joint Committee will decide on the frequency and
place or places of its meetings.
ANNEX II
It is understood that, subsequent to the Israeli withdrawal, Israel will
continue to be responsible for external security, and for internal security and
public order of settlements and Israelis. Israeli military forces and civilians
may continue to use roads freely within the Gaza Strip and the Jericho area.
DONE at Washington, D.C., this thirteenth day of September 1993.
For the Government of Israel: For the PLO:
(Signed) Shimon PERES (Signed) Mahmud ABBAS
Witnessed By:
The United States of America The Russian Federation
(Signed) Warren CHRISTOPHER (Signed) Andrei V. KOZYREV
ANNEX 5
UNITED
NATIONS AS
• General Assembly
Security Council
Distr.
GENERAL
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ORIGINAL: ENGLISH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Fifty-first session
Agenda item 10
SECURITY COUNCIL
Fifty-second year
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
ON THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION
Letter dated 27 December 1995 from the Permanent Representatives
of the Russian Federation and the United states of America to
the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General
As co-sponsors of the peace process launched at Madrid in October 1991, and
witnesses to the signing at Washington, o.c., on 28 September 1995, of the
Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, by
the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, we have the
honour to enclose the above document (see annex).
We would be grateful if you would have the present letter and its
attachment circulated as an official document of the General Assembly, under
agenda item 10, and of the Security Council.
(Signed) Madeleine K. ALBRIGHT
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
of the United States of
America to the United Nations
230797
(Signed) Sergey v. LAVROV
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
of the Russian Federation
to the United Nations
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Letter dated 28 December 1995 from the Peni.anent Representative of
Israel to the United Nations addressed to the secretary-General
I have the honour to enclose the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement on
the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, signed at Washington, D.c., on
28 September 1995, by the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestine
Liberation Organization and witnessed by the United States of America, the
Russian Federation, Egypt, Jordan, Norway and the European Union (see annex).
I would be grateful if you would have the present letter and its attachment:
circulated as an official document of the General Assembly, under agenda
item 10, and of the Security Council.
(Signed) Gad YAACOBI
Ambassador
Permanent Representative of
Israel to the United Nations
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Letter dated 19 December 1995 from the Permanent Observer
of Palestine to the United Nations addressed to the
Secretary-General
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I have the honour to enclose the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement on
the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, signed at Washington, o.c., on
28 September 1995, by the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestine
Liberation Organization and witnessed by the United States of America, the
Russian Federation, Egypt, Jordan, Norway and the European Union (see annex).
I would be grateful if you would have the present letter and its attachment
circulated as an official document of the General Assembly, under agenda
item 10, and of the Security Council.
(Signed) Dr. Nasser AL-KIOWA
Permanent Observer of
Palestine to the United Nations
ANNEX
Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement on the west Bank
and the Gaza strip*
Washington. o.c .• 28 September 1995
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* The original annexes to the Agreement, including the maps, have been
placed in the Treaty Section of the Office of Legal Affairs, and are available
for consultation by interested Member States.
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PREAMBLE
INDEX
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CHAP'fEB J • THE CQJTNCTJ,
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ARTICLE I Transfer of A.uthority ....................................................... 10
ARTICLE II Elections ................................................................... ,......... 11
ARTICLE ID Structure of the Palestinian Council................................ 11
ARTICLE IV Size of the Council ......................... ~.................................. 12
ARTICLE V The Executive Authority of the Council.......................... 13
ARTICLE VI Other Committees of the Council.................................... 13
ARTICLE VlI Open Government............................................................ 14
ARTICLE 'VIII Judicial Review ................................................................ 14
ARTICLE 1X Powers and Responsibilities of the Council..................... 14
CflAP'J:EB 2 ~ BEPEELPYMENI AND SEOIBIJY ARRANGEMElU:S.
ARTICLE X Redeployment of Israeli Military Forces......................... 16
..AR.TICLE D Land ...................................................................................................................... ._................. 16
..AR.TICLE XII Arrangements for Security and Pu~lic Order .......... ... 18
..AR.TICLE .xm Security' ............................... -······-···••4!' ...................... - ..................... ~ ........ ,,....... 18
ARTICLE XIV The Palestinian Police··----············---····· .................. - 20
AR.TICLE ..XV .Prevention of Hostile Acts .................................... --............... 20
ARTICLE XVI Confidence Building Measures........................................ 21
C'ffAfiB 3 - J,EGAJ, AFFAIRS
ARTICLE .XVU: Jurisdiction .................................................... _ .. ................................................ _....... 21
ARTICLE xvm Legislative Powers of the Council .............. ~..................... 23
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ARTICLE XIX Human Rights and the Rule of Law................................ 24
ARTICLE XX Rights, Liabilities and Obligations.................................. 24
ARTICLE XXI Settlement of Differences and Disputes........................... 25
CHAPTER 4 • CQQPEBAIJQN •
ARTICLE XXIl Relations between Israel and the Council ....................... 26
ARTICLE XX1Il Cooperation with Regard to Transfer of Powers and
Responsibilities .............................. •.................................. 26
ARTICLE XXIV Economic Relations.......................................................... 27
ARTICLE XXV Cooperation Programs..................................................... 27
ARTICLE XXVI The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Liaison Committee............ 27
ARTICLE XXVII Liaison and Cooperation with Jordan and Egypt.......... 28
ARTICLE XXV1Il Missing Persons................................................................ 28
CflA,PllB 5: MJSCEJ,I,A,NEQJJS fBQYISJQNS
ARTICLE XXIX Safe Passage between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip 29
.ARTICLE XXX Passages............................................................................ 29
ARTICLE XXXI Final Clauses ... ................................................................. 29
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The Government of the State of Israef and the Palestine Liberation
Organization (hereinafter "the PLO"), the representative of the
Palestinian people;
PREAJ.\'IBLE
WITHIN the framework of the Middle East peace process initiated at
Madrid in October 1991;
REAFFIR.lVIING their determination to put an end to decades of confrontation
and to live in peaceful coexistence, mutual dignity and security,
while recognizing their mutual legitimate and political rights;
REAFFIRMING their desire to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace
settlement and historic reconciliation through the agreted political
process;
RECOGNIZING that the peace process and the new era that it has created, as
well as the new relationship established between the two Parties
as described above, are irreversible, and the determination of the
two Parties to maintain. sustain and continue the peace process;
RECOGNIZING that the aim of the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations within the
current Middle East peace process is, among other things, to
establish a Palestinian Interim Self-Government Authority, i.e.
the elected Council (hereinafter "the Council" or "the Palestinian
Council"), and the elected Ra' ees of the Executive Authority,
for the Palestinian people in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip,
for a transitional period not exceeding .five years frotn the date
of signing the Agreement on the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area
(hereinafter "the Gaza-Jericho Agreement") on May 4, 1994,
leading to a permanent settlement based on Security Council
Resolutions 242 and 338;
R.EAFFIRi'\rl.IN G their understanding that the interim self-government
arrangements contained in this Agreement are_ an integral part of
the whole peace process, that the negotiations on the permanent
status, that will start as soon as possible but not later than May
4, 1996, will lead to the implementation of Security Council
Resolutions 242 and 338, and that the Interim Agreement shall
settle all the issues of the interim period and that no such issues
will be deferred to the agenda of the permanent status
negotiations;
REAFFIRIVIING their adherence to the mutual recogmuon and commitments
expressed in the letters dated September 9, 199'3, signed by and
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DESIROUS
ex:changed between the Prime Minister of Israel and the
Chairman of the PLO;
of putting into effect the Declaration of Principles on Interim
Self-Government Arrangements signed at Washington, DC on
September 13, 1993, and the Agreed Minutes thereto
(hereinafter "the DOP") and in particular Article m and Acnex I
concerning the holding of direct, free and general political
elections for the Council and the Ra' ees of the Executive
Authority in order that the Palestinian people in the West Bank,
Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip may democratically elect
accountable representatives;
RECOGNIZIN'G that these elections will constitute a significant interim
preparatory step toward the realization of the legitimate rights of
the Palestinian people and their just requirements and will
provide a democratic basi~ for the establishment of Palestinian
institutions;
REAFFIRMING their mutual commitment to act, in accordance with this
Agreement, immediately, efficiently and effectively against acts
or threats of terrorism, violence or incitement, whether
committed by Palestinians or Israelis;
FOLLOWING the Gaza-Jericho Agreement; the Agreement on Preparatory
Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities signed at Erez on
August 29, 1994 (hereinafter "the Preparatory Transfer
Agreement"); and the Protocol on Further Transfer of Powers
and Responsibilities signed at Cairo on August 27, 1995
(hereinafter "the Further Transfer Protocol"); which three
agreements will be superseded by this Agreement;
HEREBY AGREE as follows:
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CHAPTER I -THE COUNCIL
ARTICLE I
Transfer of Authoritv
1. Israel shall transfer powers and responsibilities as specified in this Agreement
from the Israeli military government and its Civil Administration to the Council
in accordance with this Agreement. Israel shall continue to exercise powers and
responsibilities not so transferred. •
2. Pending the inauguration of the Council, the powers and responsibilities
tra.asferred to the Council shall be exercised by the Palestinian Authority
established in accordance with the Gaza-Jericho Agreement. which shall also
have all the rights, liabilities and obligations to be assumed by the Council in this
regard. Accordingly, the term "Council" throughout this Agreement shall,
pending the inauguration of the Council, be construed as meaning the Palestinian
Authority.
3. The transfer of powers and responsibilities to the police force established by the
Palestinian Council in accordance with Article XIV below (hereinafter "the
Palestinian Police") shall be accomplished in a phased manner, as detailed in this
Agreement and in the Protocol concerning Redeployment and Security
Arrangements attached as Annex I to this Agreement (hereinafter "Am1ex f') ..
4. As regards the transfer and assumption of authority in civil spheres, powers and
respollSlbilities shall be transferred and assumed as set out in the Protocol
Concerning Civil Affairs attached as Annex m to this Agreement (hereinafter
"Annex Ill").
S. After the inauguration of the Council, the Civil Admimstration in the West Bank
will be ~lved, and the Israeli military government shall be withdrawn. The
withdrawal of the .military government shall not prevent it from exercising the
powers ~d. responsibilities not transferred to the Council.
6. A Joint Civil Affairs Coordination and Cooperation Committee (hereittafter "the
CAC''), Joint Regional Civil Affairs Subcommittees, one for the Gaza Strip and
• the other for the West Bank, and District Civil Liaison Offices in the West Bank
shall be estabJis)ied in order to provide for coordination and cooperation in civil
affairs betwCEm the Council and Israe~ as detailed in Annex m. e
7. The offices of the Council, and the offices of its Ra'ees and its Executive
Authority and other committees, shall be located in areas under P·alestinian
territorial jurisdiction in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
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ARTICLE II
Elections
1. In order that the Palestinian people of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip may
govern themselves according to democratic principles, direct, free and general
political elections will be held for the Council and the Ra' ees of the Ex:ecutive
Authority of the Council in accordance with the provisions set out in the
Protocol concerning Elections attached as Annex: II to this Agreement
(hereinafter "Annex II").
2. These elections will constitute a significant interim preparatory step towards the
realization of the legitimate rights · of the Palestinian people and their just
requirements and will provide a democratic basis for the establishment of
Palestinian institutions.
3. Palestinians of Jerusalem who live there may participate in the election process in
accordance with the provisions contained in this Article and in Article VI of
Annex II (Election Arrangements concerning Jerusalem).
4. The elections shall be called by the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority
. immediately following the signing of this Agreement to take place at the earliest
practicable date following the redeployment of Israeli forces in accordance with
Annex: I, and consistent with the requirements of the election timetable as
provided in Annex II, the Election law and the Election Regulations, as defined
in Article I of Annex: II.
ARTICLE ID
Structure of the Palestinian Council
1. The Palestinian. Council and the Ra'ees of the Executive Authority of the Council
constitute the Palestinian Interim Self-Government Authority, which will be
elected by the Palestinian people of the West Bank, Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip
for the transitional period agreed in Article I of the DOP.
2. The Council shall possess both legislative power and executive power, in
accordance with Articles Vll and IX of the DOP. The Council shall carry out and
be responsible for all the legislative and executive powers and responsibilities
transferred to it under this Agreement. The exercise of legislative powers shall be
in accordance with Article XVIII of this Agreement (Legislative Powers of the
Council).
3. The Council and the Ra' ees of the Executive Authority of the Council shall be
directly and simultaneously elected by the Palestinian people of the West Bank,
Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, in accordance with the provisions of this
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Agreement and the Election Law and Regulations, which shall not be contrary to
the provisions of this Agreement.
4. The Council and the Ra' ees of the Executive Authority of the Council shall be
elected for a transitional period not exceeding five years from the signing of the
Gaza-Jericho Agreement'on May 4, 1994.
S. Immediately upon its inauguration, the Council will elect from among its
members a Speaker. The Speaker will preside over the meetings of the Council,
adrnioiSf:er the Council and its committees, decide on the agenda of eac.h meeting,
and lay before the Council proposals for voting and declare their results.
6. The jurisdiction of the Council shall be as determined in Article XVII of this
Agreement (Jurisdiction).
7. The organization, structure and functioning of the Council shall be in accordance
"Nith this Agreement and the Basic Law for the Palestinian Interim SelfGovernment
Authority, which Law shall be adopted by the Council. The Basic
Law and any regulations made under it shall not be contrary to the provisions of
this Agreement. •
8. The Council shall be responsible under its executive powers for tb.e offices,
services and departments transferred to it and may establish, within its
jurisdiction, ministries and subordinate bodies, as necessary for the fulfillment of
its responsibilities.
9. The Speaker will present for· the Council's approval proposed internal
procedures that will regulate, among other things, the decision-making pr(?cesses
of the Council. ..
ARTICLE IV
Size of the Council
The Palestinian Council shall be composed of 82 representatives and the Ra' c:es of the
Executive Authority, who will !:e directly and simultaneously elected by the Palestinian
people of the West Bank. Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. •
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ARTICLE V
The Executive Authoritj· of the Council
1. The Council will have a committee that will exercise the executive authority of
the Council, formed in accordance with.· paragraph 4 below (hereinafter "the
Executive Authority").
2. The Executive Authority shall be bestowed with the executive authority of the
Council and will exercise it on behalf of the Council. It shall determine its own
internal procedures and decision making pr.ocesses.
3. The Council will publish the names of the members of the Executive Authority
immediately upon their initial appointment and subsequent to any changes.
4. a. The Ra'ees of the Executive Authority shall be an ex officio member of the
Executive Authority.
b. All of the other members of the Executive Authority, except as provided in
subparagraph c. below, shall be members of the Council, chosen and
proposed to the Council by the Ra'ees of the Executive Authority and
approved by the Council.
c. The Ra'ees of the Executive Authority shall have the right to appoint some
persons, in number not exceeding twenty percent of the total membership
of the Executive Authority, who are not members of the Council, to
exercise executive authority and participate in government tasks. Such
appointed members may not vote in meetings of the Council.
d. Non-elected members of the Executive Authority must have a valid address
in an area under the jurisdiction of the Council.
ARTICLE VI
Other Committees of the Council
l . The Council may form small committees to simplify the proceedings of the
Council and to assist in controlling the activity of its Executive Authority.
2. Each committee shall establish its own decision-making processes within the
general framework of the organization and structure of the Council.
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ARTICLE VII
Open Government
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1. All meetings of the Council and of its committees, other than the Executive
Authority, shall be open to the public, except upon a resolution of the Council or
the relevant committee on the grouhds of security, or commercial or personal
confidentiality.
2. Participation in the deliberations of the Council, its committees and the Executive
Authority shall be limited to their respective members only. Experts may be
invited to such meetings to address specific issues on an ad hoe basis.
ARTICLE VIII
Judicial Review
Any person or organization affected by any act or decision of the Ra' ees of the
Executive Authority of the Council or of any member of the Executive Authority, who
believes that such act or decision exceeds the authority of the Ra' ees or of such
member, or is otherwise incorrect in law or procedure, may apply to the relevant
Palestinian Court of Justice for a review of such activity or decision.
ARTICLE IX
Powers and Responsibilities of the Council
1. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Council will, within its
jurisdiction, . have legislative powers as set out in Article XVIII of this
Agreement, as well as executive powers.
2. The executive power of the Palestinian Council shall extend to all matters within
its jonsdiction under this Agreement or any future agreement that may be
reached between the two Parties during the interim period. It shall include the
power to formulate and conduct Palestinian policies and to supervise their
3.
• implementiition, to issue any rule or regulation under powers given in approved
legislation and administrative decisions necessary for the realization of
Palestinian self-government, the power to employ staff, sue and be sued and
conclude contracts, and the power to keep and administer registers and records
of the population; and issue certificates, licenses and documents.
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4. The Palestinian Council may adopt all nece~sary measures in order to enforce the
law and any of its decisions, and bring proceedings before the Palestinian courts
and tribunals.
5. a. In accordance with the DOP, the·· Council will not have powers and
responsibilities in the sphere of foreign relations, which sphere includes the
establishment abroad of embassies, consulates or other types of foreign
missions and posts or permitting their establishment in the West Bank or
the Gaza Strip, the appointment of or admission of diplomatic and consular
staff, and the exercise of diplomatic functions.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, the PLO may conduct
negotiations and sign agreements with states or international organizations
for the benefit of the Council in the following cases only:
( 1) economic agreements, as specifically provided in Annex V of this
Agreement;
(2) agreements with donor countries for the purpose of implementing
arrangements for the provision of assistance to the Council ;
(J) agreements for the purpose of implementing the regional
development plans detailed in Annex IV of the DOP or in agreements
entered into in the framework of the multilateral negotiations;· and
(4) cultural, scientific and educational agreements.
c. Dealings between the Council and representatives of foreign states and
international organizations, as well as the establishment in the West Bank
and the Gaza Strip of representative offices other than those described in
subparagraph 5. a above, for the purpose of implementing the agreements
referred to in subparagraph 5.b above, shall not be considered foreign
relations.
6. Subject to the prov1s1ons of this Agreement, the Council shall, within its
jurisdiction, have an independent judicial system composed of independent
Palestinian courts and tribunals.
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CHAPTER 2 - REDEPLOYMENT AND SECURITY
ARRANGEMENTS
ARTICLE X
Redeployment of Israeli Military Forces
1. The first phase of the Israeli military forces redeployment will cover populated
areas in the West Bank - cities, towns, villages, refugee camps and hamlets - as
set out in Annex I, and will be completed prior to the eve of the Palestinian
elections, i.e., 22 days before the day of the elections.
2. Further redeployments of Israeli military forces to specified military locations will
commence after the inauguration of the Council and will be gradually
implemented commensurate with the assumption of responsibility for public
order anri internal security by the Palestinian Police, to be completed within 18
months from the date of the inauguration of the Council as detailed in Articles XI
(Land) and XIII (Security), below and in Annex I.
3. The Palestinian Police shall be deployed and shall assume responsibility for public
order and internal security for Palestinians in a phased manner in accordance with
Article XIII (Security) below and Annex I.
4. Israel shall continue to carry the responsibility for external security, as well as the
responsibility for overall security of Israelis for the purpose of safeguarding their
internal security and public order.
5. For the purpose of this Agreement, "Israeli military forces" includes Israel Police
and other Israeli security forces.
ARTICLE XI
1. The two sides view the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as a single territorial unit,
the integrity and status of which will be preserved during the interim period.
2. The two sides agree that West Bank and Gaza Strip territory, except for issues
that will be negotiated in the permanent status negotiations, will come under the
ju~s~iction of the Palestinian Council in a phased manner, to be completed
Wtthio 18 months from the date of the inauguration of the Counci~ as specified
below:
a. Land in populated areas (Areas A and B), including government and Al
W aqf land, will come under the jurisdiction of the Council during the first
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b. All civil powers and responsibilities, including planning and zoning, in
Areas A and B, set out in Annex III,, will be transferred to and assumed by
the Council during the first phase of redeployment.
c. In Area C, during the first phase of redeployment Israel will transfer to the
Council civil powers and responsibilities not relating to territory, as set out
in Annex III.
d. The further redeployments of Israeli military forces to specified military
locations will be gradually implemented in accordance with the DOP in
three phases, each to take place after an interval of six months, after the
inauguration of the Council, to be completed within 18 months from the
date of the inauguration of the Council.
e. During the further redeployment phases to be completed within l 8 months
from the date of the inauguration of the Council, powers and
responsibilities relating to territory will be transferred gradually to
Palestinianjurisdiction that will cover West Bank and Gaza Strip territory,
except for the issues that will be negotiated in the permanent status
negofr1tions.
f. The specified military locations referred to in Article X, paragraph 2 above
will be determined in the further redeployment phases, within the specified
time-frame ending not later than 18 months from the date of the
inauguration of the Council, and will be negotiated in the permanent status
negotiations.
3. For the purpose of this Agreement and until the completion of the first phase of
the further redeployments:
a. "Area A" mear.s the populated areas delineated by a red line and shaded in
brown on attached map No. 1 ;
b. "Area B" means the populated areas delineated by a red line and shaded in
yellow on attached map No. 1, and the built-up area of the hamlets listed in
Appendix 6 to Annex I; and
c. "Area C" means areas of the West Bank outside Areas A and B, which,
except for the issues that will be negotiated in the permanent stat'l.ls
negotiations, will be gradually transferred to Palestinian jurisdiction m
accordance with this Agreement.
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ARTICLE XII
Arrangements for Sqsurity and Public Order
1. In order to guarantee public order and internal security for the Palestinians of the
West Bank and the Gaza Strip, th~ Council shall establish a strong police force
as set out in Article XIV below. Israel shall continue to carry the responsibility
for defense against external threats, including the responsibility for protecting the
Egyptian and Jordanian borders, and for defense against external threats from the
sea and from the air, · as weU as the responsibility for overall secmity of Israelis
and Settlements, for the purpose of safeguarding their internal security and public
order, and will have all the powers to talce the steps necessary to meet this
responsibility.
2. Agreed security arrangements and coordination mechanisms are specified in
Annex I.
3. A Joint Coordination and Cooperation Committee for Mutual Security Purposes
(hereinafter "the JSC"), as well as Joint Regional Security Committees
(hereinafter "RSCs") and Joint District Coordination Offices (hereinafter
"DCOs"), are hereby established as provided for in Annex I.
4. The security arrangements provided for in this Agreement and in Annex I may be
reviewed at the request of either Party and may be amended by mutual
agreement of the Parties. Specific review arrangements are included in Annex I.
5. For the purpose of this Agreement, "the Settlements" means, in the West Bank -
the settlements in Area C; and in the Gaza Strip - the Gush Katif and Erez
settlement areas, as well as the other settlements in the Gaza Strip, as shown on
attached map No. 2.
ARTICLE XIII
Security
I . Tfie Council will, upon completion of the redeployment of Israeli military forces
2.
• in each district, as set out in Appendix l to Annex I, assume the powers and
resp.o nsibilities for internal security and public order in Area A in that district .
a. There will be a complete redeployment of Israeli military forces from Area
B. Israel will transfer to the Council and the Council will assume
responsibility for public order for Palestinians. Israel shall have the
overriding responsibility for security for the purpose of protecting Israelis
and confronting the-threat of terrorism. I •. . __________________________ ,_
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b. In Area B the Palestinian Police shall assume the responsibility for public
order for Palestinians and shall be d~ployed in order to accommodate the
Palestinian needs and requirements iri the following manner:
(1) The Palestinian Police shall establish 25 police stations and posts in
towns, villages, and other places listed in Appendix 2 to Annex I and
as delineated on map No. 3. The West Bank RSC may agree on the
establishment of additional police stations and posts, if required.
(2) The Palestinian Police shall be responsible for handling public order
incidents in which only Palestinians are involved.
(3) fhe Palei~inian Pc!ice shall operate·freely in populated places where
police stations and posts are located, as set out in paragraph b(l)
above.
(4) While the movement of uniformed Palestinian policemen in Area B
outside places where there is a Palestinian police station or post will
be carried out after coordination and confirmation through the
relevant DCO, three months after the completion of redeployment
from Area B, the DCOs may decide that movement of Palestinian
policemen from the police stations in Area B to Palestinian towns
and villages in Area B on roads that are used only by Palestinian
tr~ffic will take place after notifying the DCO.
(5) The coordination of such planned movement prior to confirmation
through the relevant DCO shall include a scheduled plan, including
the number of policemen, as well as the type and number of weapons
and vehicles intended to take part. It shall also include details of
arrangements for ensuring continued coordination through
appropriate communication links, the exact schedule of movement to
the area of the planned operation, including the destination and
routes thereto, its proposed duration and the schedule for returning
to the police station or post. •
The Israeli side of the DCO will provide the Palestinian side with its
response, following a request for movement of policemen in
accordance with this paragraph, in normal or routine cases within
one day and in emergency cases no later than 2 hours.
(6) The Palestinian Police and the Israeli military forces will conduct
joint security activities on the main roads as set out in Annex l.
(7) The Palestinian Police will notify the West Bank RSC of the namesof
the policemen, number plates of police vehicles and serial numbers
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(8) Further redeployments from Area C and transfer of internal security
• responsibility to the Palestinian Police in Areas B and C will be
carried out in three phasesi• each to take place after an inteival of six
months, to be completed 18 months after the inauguration of th~
Council, exc·ept for the issues of permanent status negotiations and
of Israel's overall responsibili!y for Israelis and borders.
(9) The procedures detailed in this paragraph will be reviewed within six
months of the completion of the first phase of redeployment.
ARTICLE XIV
The Palestini.an Police
J. The Council shall establish a strong police force. The duties, functions, structure,
deployment and composition of the Palestinian Police, together with provisions
regarding its equipment and operation, as well as rules of conduct. are set out in
Annex I.
2. The Palestinian police force established under the Gaza-Jericho Agreement will
be fully integrated into the Palestinian Police and will be subject to the provisions
of this Agreement.
3. Except for the Palestinian Police and the Israeli military forces, no other armed
forces shall be established or operate in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
4. Except for the arms, ammunition and equipment of the Palestinian Police
described in Annex I, and those of the Israeli military forces, no organization,
group or individual in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip shall ma.nufacture, sell,
acquire, possess, import or otherwise introduce into the West Bank or the Gaza
Strip any firearms, ammunition, weapons, explosives, gunpowder or any related
equipment, unless otherwise provided for in Annex I.
ARTICLE XV
Prevention of Hostile Acts
I . Both sides shall take all measures necessary in order to prevent a<:ts of terrorism,
crime and hostilities directed against each other, against individuals falling under
the other's authority and against their property, and shall take legal measures
against offenders. •
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ARTICLE XVI
Confidence Buildirig Measures
With a view to fostering a positive and supportive public atmosphere to accompany the
implementation of this Agreement, to establish a solid basis of mutual trust and good
faith, and in order to facilitate the anticipated cooperation and new relations between
the two peoples, both Parties agree to carry out confidence building measures as
detailed herewith:
I. Israel will release or turn over to the Palestinian side, Palestinian detainees and
prisoners, residents of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The first stage of
release of these prisoners and detainees will take place on the signing of this
Agreement and the second stage will take place prior to the date of the elections.
There will be a third stage of release of detainees and prisoners. Detainees and
prisoners will be released from among categories detailed in Annex VII (Release
of Palestinian Prisoners and Detainees). Those released will be free to return to
their homes in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
2. Palestinians who have maintained contact with the Israeli authorities will not be
subjected to acts of harassment, violence, retribution or prosecution. Appropriate
ongoing measures will be taken, in coordination with Israel, in order to ensure
their protection.
3. Palestinians from abroad whose entry into the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is
approved pursuant to this Agreement, and to whom the provisions of this Article
are applicable, will not be prosecuted for offenses committed prior to September
13, 1993.
CHAPTER 3 - LEGAL AFFAIRS
ARTICLE XVII
Jurisdiction
L In accordance with the DOP, the jurisdiction of the Council will cover West
Bank and Gaza Strip territory as a single territorial unit, except for:
a. issueJ that wi!l be negotiated in the permanent status negotiations:
b.
Jerusalem, settlements, specified military locations, Palestinian refugees,
borders, foreign relations and Israelis; and
powers and responsibilities not transferred to the Council. I • •• .
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2. Accordingly, the authority of the Council encompasses all matters that fall within
its territorial, functional and personal jurisdiction, as follows:
a. The territorial jurisdiction of the Council shall encompass Gaza Strip
territory, except for the Settlements and the Military Installation Area
___ shown on map No. 2, art_~ West Bank territory, except for Area C which,
• • except for the issues that wilt be negotiated in the -permanent· status
negotiations, will be gradually transferred to Palestinian jurisdiction in
three phases, each to take place after an interval of six months, to be
completed 18 .months after the inauguration of the Coundl. At this time,
the jurisdi~~_on of the Council will cover West Bank and Gaza Strip
territory, except for the issues that ·mu ·be negotiated in the permanent
status negotiations. •
Territorial jurisdiction includes land, subsoil and territorial waters, in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
b. The functional jurisdiction of the Council extends to all powers and
responsibilities transferred to the Council, as specified in this Agreement or
in any future agreements that may be reached between the Parties during
the interim period._
c. The territorial and functional jurisdiction of the Council will apply to all
persons, except for Israelis, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement.
d. • Notwithstanding subparagraph a. above, the Council shall have functional
jurisdiction in Area C, as detailed in Article IV of Annex III.
3. The Council has, within its authority, legislative, executive and judicial powers
and responsibilities, as provided for in this Agreement.
4. a. Israel, through its military government, has the authority over areas that
are not under ·the territorial jurisdiction of the Council, powers and
responsibilities not transferred to the Council and Israelis.
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b. To this end, the Israeli military government shall retain the necessary
legislative, judicial and executive powers and responsibilities, in accordance
with international law. This provision shall not derogate from Israel's
applicaote·legislation over Israelis in personam.
5. Tbe exercise of authority with regard to the electromagnetic sphere and air space
shall be in accordance with the provisions -of this Agreement.
6. Without derogating from the provisions of this Article, legal arrangements.
detailed in the Protocol Concerning Legal Matters attached as, Annex IV to this
Agreement (hereinafter "Annex IV") shall be observed. Israel and the Council / ...•
may negotiate further legal arrangements.
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7. Israel and the Council shall cooperate on matters of legal assistance in criminal
and civil matters through a legal committe_e (hereinafter "the Legal Committee"),
hereby established. •
8. The Council's jurisdiction will extend gradually to cover West Bank and Gaza
Strip territory, except for the issues to be negotiated in the permanent status
negotiations, through a series of redeployments of the Israeli military forces. The
first phase of the redeployment of Israeli military forces will cover populated
areas in the West Bank - cities, towns, refugee camps and hamlets, as set out in
Annex I - and will be completed prior to the eve of the Palestinian elections, i.e.
22 days before the day of the elections. Further redeployments of Israeli military
forces to specified military locations will commence immediately upon the
inauguration of the Council and will be effected in three phases, each to take
place after an interval of six months, to be concluded no later than eighteen
months from the date of the inauguration of the Council.
ARTICLE XVIII
Legislative Powers of the Council
l. For the purposes of this Article, legislation shall mean any primary and secondary
legislation, incbding basic laws, laws, regulations and other legislative acts.
2. The Council has the power, within its jurisdiction as defined in Article XVII of
this Agreement, to adopt legislation.
3. While the primary legislative power shall lie in the hands of the Council as a
whole, the Ra' ees of the Executive Authority of the Council shall have the
following legislative powers:
4.
a. the power to initiate legislation or to present proposed legislation to the
Council;
b. the power to promulgate legislation adopted by the Council; and
c. the power to issue secondary legislation, including regulations, relating to
any matters specified and within the scope laid down in any primary
legislation adopted by the Council. •
a. Legislation, including legislation which amends or abrogates existing laws
or military orders, which exceeds the jurisdiction of the Council or which is
otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of the DOP, this Agreement, or
of any other agreement that may be reached between the two sides during
the interim period, shall have no effect and shall be void ab initio. I •..
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b. The Ra'ees of the Executive Authority of the Council shall not promulgate
legislation adopted by the Council if such legislation falls under the
provisions of this paragraph.
5. All legislation shall be communicated to the Israeli side of the Legal Committee.
6. Without derogating from the provisions of paragraph 4 above, the Israeli side of
the Legal Committee may refer for the attention of the Committe(: any legislation
regarding which Israel considers the provisions of paragraph 4 apply, in order to
discuss issues arising from such legislation. The Legal Committee will consider
the legislation referred to it at the earliest opportunity.
-ARTICLE x1x·
Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Israel and the Council shall exercise their powers and r~sponsibilities pursuant to this
Agreement with due regard to internationally-accepted norms and principles of human
rights and the rule of law.
1. a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ARTICLE XX
Rights, Liabilities and Obligations
The transfer of powers and responsibilities from the Israeli military
government and its civil administration to the Council, as detailed in Annex
III, includes all related rights, liabilities and obligations arising with regard
to acts or omissions which occurred prior to such transfer. Israel will cease
to bear any .financial responsibility regarding such acts or omissions and the
Council will bear all financial responsibility for these and for its own
functioning.
Any financial claim made in this regard against Israel will be referred to the
Council.
Israel shall provide the Council with the information it has regarding
pending and anticipated claims brought before any court or tribunal against
Israel in this regard.
Where legal proceedings are brought in respect of such a claim, Israel will
notify the Council and enable it to participate in defending the claim and
raise an~ arguments on its behalf.
In the event that an a_ward is made against Israel by any court or tribunal in
respect of such a claim, the Council shall immediately reimburse Israel the
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f. Without prejudice to the above, where a court or tribunal hearing such a
claim finds that liability rests solely with an employee or agent who acted
beyond the scope of the powers assigned to him or her, unlawfully or with
willful malfeasance, the Council shall not bear financial responsibility.
2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs l .d through l .f aoove, each
side may take the necessary measures, including promulgation of
legislation, in order to ensure that such claims by Palestinians, including
pending claims in which the hearing of evidence has not yet begun, are
brought only before Palestinian courts or tribunals in the West Bank and
the Gaza Strip, and are not brought before or heard by Israeli courts or
tribunals.
b. Where a new claim has been brought before a Palestinian court or tribunal
subsequent to the dismissal of the claim pursuant to subparagraph a. above,
the Council shall defend it and, in accordance with subparagraph I .a above,
in the event that an award is made for t~e plaintiff, shall pay the amount of
the award.
c. The Legal Committee shall agree on arrangements for the transfer of all
materials and information needed to enable the Palestinian courts or
tribunals to hear such claims as referred to in subparagraph b. above, and,
when necessary, for the provision of legal assistance by Israel to the
Council in defending such claims.
3. The transfer of authority in itself shall not affect rights, liabilities and obligations
of any person or legal entity, in existence at the date of signing of this
Agreement.
4. The Council, upon its inauguration, will assume all the rights, liabilities and
obligations of the Palestinian Authority.
S. For the purpose of this Agreement, "Israelis" also includes Israeli statutory
agencies and corporations registered in Israel.
ARTICLEXXI
Settlement of Differences and Disputes
Any difference relating to the application of this Agreement shall be referred to the
appropriate coordination and cooperation mechanism established under this
Agreement. The provisions of Article XV of the DOP shall apply to any such
difference which is not settled through the appropriate coordination and cooperation
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l. Disputes arising out of the application or interpretation of this Agreement or any
related agreements pertaining to the interim period shall be settled through the
Liaison Committee.
2. Disputes which C"!lllOt be settled by negotiations may be settled by a mechanism
• of conciliation to ~e ~greed betw~en-the Parties.
3. The Parties may agree to • submit to arbitration disputes relating to the interim
period, • winch cannot. be settled through -conciliation. To· this end, upon the
agreement of both Parties, the Parties will establish an Arbitration Committee.
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CHAPTER 4 .. COOPERATION
ARTICLE XXII
Relations bet\\ een Israel and the Council
Israel and the Council shall seek to fqster mutual underst~di~g _ and tolerance
and shall accordingly abstain from incitement, including hostile propaganda,
against each other and, without derogating from the principle of freedom of
expression, shall take legal measures to prevent such incitement by any
organizations, groups or individuals within their jurisdiction.
Israel and the Counci\ will ensure that their respective educational systems
car.tribute t0 the peace between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples and to peace
in the entire region, and will refrain from the introduction of any motifs that
coulci adver~ely affect the process of reconciliation.
Without derogating from the other provisions of this Agreement, Israel and the
Council shall cooperate in combating criminal activity which may affect both
sides, including offenses related to trafficking in illegal drugs and psychotropic
substances, smuggling, and offenses against property, including offenses related
to vehicles. •
ARTICLE XXIII
Coooerafo1n with Regard to Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities
In order to ensure a smooth, peaceful and orderly transfer of powers and
responsibilities, the two sides will cooperate with regard to the transfer of security
powers and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of Annex I, and the
transfer of civil powers and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of Annex
III.
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Economic Relations
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The economic relations between the two sides are set out in the Protocol on Economic
Relations, signed in Paris on April 29, 1994, and the Appendices thereto, and the
Supplement to the Protocol on Economic Relations, all attached as Annex V, and will
be governed by the relevant provisions of this Agreement and its Annexes.
ARTICLEXXV
Cooperation Programs
I . The Parties agree to establish a mechanism to develop programs of cooperation
between them. Details of such cooperation are set out in Annex VI.
2. A Standing Cooperation Committee to deal with issues arising in the context of
this cooperation is hereby established as provided for in Annex VI.
ARTICLE XXVI
The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Liaison Committee
I . The Liaison Committee established pursuant to Article X of the DOP shall
ensure the smooth implementation of this Agreement. It shall deal with issues
requiring coordination, other issues of common interest and disputes.
2. The Liaison Committee shall be composed of an equal number of members from
each Party. It may add other technicians and experts as necessary.
3. The Liaison Committee shall adopt its rules of procedures, including the
frequency and pl~ce or places of its meetings.
4. The Liaison Committee shall reach its decisions by agreement.
S. The Liaison Committee shall establish a subcommittee that will monitor and steer
the implementation of this Agreement (hereinafter "the Monitoring and Steering
Committee"). It will function as follows:
a. The Monitoring and Steering Committee will, on an ongoing basis, monitor
the implementation of this Agreement, with a view to enhancing the
cooperation and fostering the peaceful relations between the two sides.
b. '!"he M~nitoring and Steering Committee will steer the activities of the
various joint committees established in this Agreement (the JSC, the CAC,
the Legal Committee, the Joint Economic Committer ~nd the Stan~jp~ / •• ~
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Cooperation Committe~)' ·concerni~g . t-he •• ongoing implementation of the
Agreement, and will re£~!:1,~~-the L~~s~nCommittee ..
c. The Monitoring and Steering Committee will be composed of the heads of
the various committees mentioned above.
d. The two heads of the Monitoring and Steering Committee will establish its
rules of procedures,· including the frequency and places of its meetings.
ARTICLE XXVII
Liaison and Cooperation with Jordan and Egypt
I . Pursuant to Article XII of the DOP, the two Parties have invited the
Governments of Jordan and Egypt to participate in establishing further liaison
and cooperation arrangements between the Government of Israel and the
Palestinian representatives on the one hand, and the Governments of Jordan and
Egypt on the other hand, to promote cooperation between them. As part of these
arrangements a Continuing Committee has been constituted and has commenced
its deliberations.
2. The Continuing Committee shall decide by agreement on the modalities of
admission of persons displaced from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in 1967,
together with necessary measures to prevent disruption and disorder.
3. The Continuing Committee shall also deal with other matters of common
concern.
ARTICLE XXVIII
Missing Persons
l . Israel and the Council shall cooperate by providing each other with all necessary
assistance in the conduct of searches for missing persons and bodies of persons
which have not been recovered, as well as by providing information about
missing persons.
2. The PLO undertakes to cooperate with Israel and to assist it in its efforts to
locate and to return to Israel Israeli soldiers who are missing in action and the
bodies of soldiers which have not been recovered.
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CHAPTER 5 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
ARTICLE XXIX
Safe Passage between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
Arrangements for safe passage of persons and transportation between the West Bank
and the Gaza Strip are set out in Annex I.
ARTICLEXXX
Passages
Arrangements for coordination between Israel and the Council regarding passage to
and from Egypt and Jordan, as well as any other agreed international crossings, are set
out in Annex I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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ARTICLE XXXI
Final Clauses
This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of its signing.
The Gaza-Jericho Agreement, except for Article XX (Confidence-Building
Measures), the Preparatory Transfer Agreement and the Further Transfer
Protocol will be superseded by this Agreement.
The Council, upon its inauguration, shall replace the Palestinian Authority and
shali assume all the undertakings and obligations of the Palestinian Authority
under the Gaza-Jericho Agreement, the Preparatory Transfer Agreement, and the
Further Transfer Protocol.
The two sides .shall pass all necessary legislation to implement this Agreement.
Permanent status negotiations will commence a·s soon as possible, but not later
than May 4, 1996, between the Parties. It is understood that these negotiations
shall cover remaining issues, including: Jerusalem, refugees, settlements, security
arrangements, borders, relations and cooperation with other neighbors, and other
issues of common interest.
Nothing in this Agreement shall prejudice or preempt the outcome of the
negotiations on the permanent status to be conducted pursuant to the DOP.
Neither Party shall be deemed, by virtue of having entered into this Agreement,
to have renounced or waived any of its existing rights, claims or positions.
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7. Neither side shall initiate or take any step that will change the status of the West
Bank and the Gaza Strip pending the outcome of the permanent status
negotiations.
8. The two Parties view the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as a single territorial
unit, the integrity and status of which will be preserved during the interim period.
9. The PLO undertakes that, within two months of the date of the inauguration of
the Council, the Palestinian National Council will convene and formally approve
the necessary changes in regard to the Palestinian Covenant, as undertaken in the
letters signed by the Chairman of the PLO and addressed to the Prime Minister
of Israel, dated September 9, 1993 and May 4, 1994.
l O. Pursuant to Annex I, Article IX of this Agreement, Israel confirms that the
permanent checkpoints on the roads leading to and from the Jericho Area
( except those related to the access road leading from Mousa Alami to the
Allenby Bridge) will be removed upon the completion of the first phase of
redeployment.
I I . Prisoners who, pursuant to the Gaza-Jericho Agreement, were turned over to the
Palestinian Authority on the condition thctt they remain in the Jericho Area for
the 1emainder of their sentence, will be free to return to their homes in the West
Bank and the Gaza Strip upon the completion of the first phase ofredeployment.
12. As regards relations between Israel and the PLO, and withm1t derogating from
the commitments contained in the letters signed by and exchanged between the
Prime Minister of Israel and the Ch~rman of the PLO, dated September 9, 1993
and May 4, 1994, the two sides will apply between them the provisions contained
in Article XXII, paragraph 1, with the necessary changes.
13. a. The Preamble to this Agreement, and all Annexes, Appendices and maps
attached hereto, shall constitute an integral part hereof
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b. The Parties ag1ee that the maps attached to the Gaza-:Jericho Agreement
as:
a. map No. 1 (The Gaza ·strip)~ an exact copy of which is attached to
this Agreement as map No. 2 (in this Agreement "map No. 2");
b. map No. 4 (Deployment of Palestinian Polie,e in the Gaza Strip), an
exact copy of which is attached to this Agreement as map No. 5 (in
. this Agreem.ent '"map No. 5"); and
c. map No. 6 (Maritime Activity Zones), an exact copy of which is
attached to th_is Agreement as map No. 8 (in this Agreement "map
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are an integral part hereof and will remain in effect for the duration of this
Agreement.
14. While the Jeftlik area will come under the functional and personal jurisdiction of
the Council in the first phase of redeployment, the area's transfer to the territorial
jurisdiction of the Council will be considered by the Israeli side in the first phase
of the further redeployment phases.
Done at Washington DC, this 28th day of September, 1995.
(Signed) Yitzhak RABIN
(Signed) Shimon PERES
For the Government of the
State of Israel
(Signed) William J. CLINTON
(Signed) Warren CHRISTOPHER
The United States of America
(Signed) Amre MOUSSA
The Arab Republic of Egypt
(Signed) Bj0rn Tore GODAL
The Kingdom of Norway
(Signed) Yasser ARAFAT
For the PLO
Witnessed by:
(Signed) Andrei v. KOZYREV
The Russian Federation
(Signed) Hussein IBN TALAL
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
(Signed) Felipe GONZALEZ
The European Union
Annexes