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1993-09-13
The PLO--Israel Accord
13 September 1993
Here is the text of the accord signed on
Monday 13 September 1993 by the PLO and Israeli
representatives. According to the Los Angeles
Times of 14 September (from which this is
transcribed), it is a translation from a Hebrew
text that was itself a translation from the
English original. The official text has not
been released as of 14 September, but Israeli
officials have confirmed the accuracy of this
version.
This transcription is by Don Bashford but is
based on a transcript of an earlier copy by
Fayez Abu-Hilal. Don Bashford has checked the
Abu-Hilal transcript against the LA Times
version referred to above making changes to
bring this transcript into agreement with the
LA Times version.
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES ON INTERIM SELF-GOVERNMENT
ARRANGEMENTS
The Government of the State of Israel and the PLO (in
the Jordanian-Palestinian 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 to 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 and 338.
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 Resolution 242 and
338.
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 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.
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 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
representatives.
3. 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.
4. The two parties agreed 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 withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and
the Jericho area, a transfer of authority from
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 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 the Jericho area, with the view
of promoting economic development in the West Bank
and Gaza Strip, authority will be transferred to
the Palestinians on 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. 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
``Interim Agreement'').
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 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.
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
Israeli-Palestinian 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 programs 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 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 the 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.
3. Further redeployments to specified location 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 the 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 [of]
disputes relating to the interim period, which
cannot be settled through reconciliation. To this
end, upon the agreement of both parties, the
parties will establish an Arbitration Committee.
ARTICLE XVI: Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation
Concerning Regional Programs
Both parties view the multilateral working groups as an
appropriate instrument for promoting a ``Marshall
Plan,'' the regional programs and other programs,
including special programs 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.
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; and
(c) rules and regulations regarding election
campaign, including agreed arrangements for the
organizing of mass media, and the possibility of
licensing a broadcasting and TV station.
3. The future status of displaced Palestinians who
were registered on 4th June 1967 will not be
prejudiced because they are unable to participate
in the elections process due to practical reasons.
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 the 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
program, 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.
4. The above agreement will include arrangements for
coordination between both parties regarding
passages:
(a) Gaza--Egypt; and
(b) Jericho--Jordan
5. The offices responsible for carrying out the powers
and responsibilities of the Palestinian authority
under this Annex II and Articles 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.
ANNEX III: Protocol on Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation
in Economic and Development Programs
The two sides agree to establish and
Israeli-Palestinian Continuing Committee for Economic
Cooperation, focusing, among other things, on the
following:
1. Cooperation in the field of water, including a
Water Development Program 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 Program, which will also
specify the mode of cooperation for the production
for the production, maintenance, purchase and sale
of electricity resources.
3. Cooperation in the field of energy, including an
Energy Development Program, which will provide for
the exploitation of oil and gas for industrial
purposes, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the
Negev, and will encourage further joint
exploitation of other energy resources. This
program 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 Program 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 program, 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
program 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 Programs, which will
encourage local, regional and inter-regional trade,
as well as a feasibility study of crating 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 Programs, which will provide
for the establishment of joint Israeli-Palestinian
Industrial Research and Development Centers, will
promote Palestinian-Israeli joint ventures, and
provide guidelines for cooperation in the textile,
food, pharmaceutical, electronics, diamonds,
computer and science-based industries.
8. A program for cooperation in, and regulation of,
labor relations and cooperation in social welfare
issues.
9. A Human Resources Development and Cooperation Plan,
providing for joint Israeli-Palestinian workshops
and seminars, and for the establishment of joint
vocational training centers, research institutes
and data banks.
10. An environmental Protection Plan, providing for
joint and/or coordinated measure in this sphere.
11. A program for developing coordination and
cooperation in the field of communication and
media.
12. Any other programs of mutual interest.
ANNEX IV: Protocol on Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation
Concerning Regional Development Programs
1. The two sides will cooperate in the context of the
multilateral peace efforts in promoting a
development program for the region, including the
West Bank and the Gaza Strip, to be initiated by
the G-7. The parties will request the G-7 to seek
the participation in this program of other
interested states, such as members of the
Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development, regional Arab states and institutions,
as well as members of the private sector.
2. The Development Program will consist of two
elements:
(a) an Economic Development Program for the West
Bank and Gaza Strip.
(b) a Regional Economic Development Program.
(A) The Economic Development Program for the West
Bank and the Gaza Strip will consist of the
following elements:
1. A Social Rehabilitation Program, including a
Housing and Construction Program.
2. A Small and Medium Business Development Plan.
3. An Infrastructure Development Program (water,
electricity, transportation and
communications, etc.)
4. A Human Resources Plan.
5. Other programs.
(B) The Regional Economic Development Program 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 Desalination and other water
development projects.
5. A regional plan for agricultural development,
including a coordinated regional effort for
the prevention of desertification.
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 multi-lateral
working groups, and will coordinate towards its
success. The two parties will encourage
inter-sessional activities, as well as
prefeasibility and feasibility studies, within the
various multilateral working groups.
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.
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.
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