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What is diplomacy and why was it used by the PLO?. PLO and Diplomacy. Diplomacy. Definition The art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states. Usually deals with international relations or between countries.
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What is diplomacy and why was it used by the PLO? PLO and Diplomacy
Diplomacy • Definition • The art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states. • Usually deals with international relations or between countries.
Examples of Diplomacy That we have talked about this year. • Treaty of Versailles • League of Nations
Question 1 • Why would the PLO turn to Diplomacy after years of terrorism?
Camp David Accords • Camp David • The Presidents country retreat. • Presidents bring guests to Camp David • Located in Maryland
The Accords • President Carter brought together: • Egypt President Anwar El Sadat • Israel Prime Minister Menachem Begin
The Talks • Men talked for 13 days. • President Carter would not let them leave until they made a decision • Two men did not like each other so Carter had to go from one room to another room.
The Talks • Results (Framework for Peace in Middle East) • Part 1 • Recognized rights of Palestine • Israel would leave Gaza Strip and West Bank
More Talks • Results • Part 2 • Israel will remove armed troops from Sinai • Restore Sinai to Egypt • Israel had free use of Suez Canal
Oslo Accord • Goal was to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict • First agreement between Israel and PLO • Met in Oslo Norway in 1993
The Results of the Accord • Palestinian rights to self govern in the areas of Gaza Strip and West Bank • Israel recognized the PLO as the representative of Palestinian People • Government was set up in Palestine