The End of the Oslo Accords: A Historic Opportunity for Israel
More than three decades after the signing of the Oslo Accords, it has become increasingly clear to many Israelis that the agreements have failed to deliver the peace, security, and stability they promised. Instead, the Oslo framework created a complex system of divided territories, competing authorities, and ongoing conflict that continues to shape the reality of Israel and the Palestinian territories today.
In May 2026, Member of Knesset Limor Son Har-Melech introduced legislation calling for the formal cancellation of the Oslo Accords. The proposal seeks to end the division of Judea and Samaria into Areas A, B, and C and replace the existing framework with full Israeli sovereignty over the territory.
The proposal has already reached the Ministerial Committee for Legislation. While discussion was postponed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for further review and diplomatic coordination, the issue remains a priority for many within the governing coalition.
The Oslo Accords, signed in the 1990s, were intended to serve as a pathway toward a........
