Norway hosted the clandestine meetings in 1993 that led to the Oslo Accords, the framework for peace that came close to resolving the conflict.
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Israeli Officials Weigh Sharing Power With Arab States in Postwar Gaza
Israeli officials say they are discussing inviting Arab states to help oversee Gaza after the war. Arab officials rejected the idea because it doesn’t ensure Palestinian statehood.
Rebuilding All Destroyed Gaza Homes Could Take 80 Years, U.N. Report Says
The projection didn’t take into account the time it would take to repair the homes that were damaged but not destroyed.
U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.
U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid to Be Full U.N. Member State
The move blocked a resolution to support a status that Palestinians had long sought at the United Nations, where it is considered a “nonmember observer state.”
U.S. Plans to Veto a U.N. Resolution on Palestinian Statehood
The 15-member council is scheduled to vote later Thursday on whether to recommend that Palestine receive full U.N. membership, which would effectively recognize its statehood.
Iran Smuggles Arms to West Bank, Officials Say, to Foment Unrest With Israel
The covert operation, described by U.S., Iranian and Israeli officials, is heightening concerns that Iran is seeking to turn the West Bank into a flashpoint in its shadow war with Israel.
The Palestinian Authority Forms a New Cabinet, but Doubts Remain
The Authority’s new prime minister presented his cabinet amid skepticism over its ability to meet international pressure for reform.
War in Gaza Leaves Power Vacuum
Analysts say the Israeli military’s return to the largest hospital complex in the enclave may foretell more chaos without governance.
New Palestinian Prime Minister Offers Little Hope for Change
Muhammad Mustafa has long been an adviser to President Mahmoud Abbas. Critics are skeptical he can produce the “revitalized Palestinian Authority” that Washington wants.