Quote by Natan Sharansky
The central premise behind Oslo was that if Arafat were given enough legitimacy, territory, weapons and money, he would use his power to fight terror and make peace with Israel.
Summary
This quote suggests that the Oslo Agreement, an accord signed in 1993 between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), was based on the belief that by granting significant concessions to Yasser Arafat, including recognition and resources, he would be motivated to combat terrorism and work towards achieving peace with Israel. The understanding was that empowering Arafat with legitimacy, territorial autonomy, military capabilities, and financial aid would enable him to wield his influence positively. However, this interpretation assumes that providing Arafat with these elements would naturally lead to the desired outcomes.
Topics
Peace
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