Q. Consider the following Pairs:
| Accords/Conferences |
Partner Countries |
| 1. Oslo Accords |
Israel - Palestinian Authority |
| 2. Camp David Accords |
Israel - Jordan |
| 3. Madrid Conference |
Israel - Arab countries |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Answer:
Only two
Notes:
- Oslo Accords (1993)- Signed between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PLO). Correct: The Oslo Accords aimed to establish a framework for peace between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The Oslo Accords were signed in the early 1990s, marking a step towards peace.
- Camp David Accords (1978)- Signed between Israel and Egypt (not Jordan). Incorrect: The Camp David Accords were signed in 1978, leading to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. The accords were brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
- Madrid Conference- Signed between Israel and Arab countries. Correct: The Madrid Conference in 1991 was the first time Israel and Arab countries participated in direct negotiations. It was a pivotal moment in the peace process.