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Israeli-PLO Peace Accord
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The following is the original (English) text of the "GJ First"
treaty (Part I), according to the Associated Press, reprinted in
the NYT 1 September 1993:
The Government of the State of Israel and the Palestinian team
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 1
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 implementation of Security Council
Resolution 242 and 338.
Article II
FRAMEWORK FOR THE INTERIM PERIOD
The agreed framework for the interim period is set 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 insure 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. The 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
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, border, relations and cooperation with
their 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 and 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, 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
tablished pursuant to Article X above.
2. Disputes which cannot be settled by negotiations may be
solved by a mechanism of conciliation to be agreed upon by the
parties.
3. The parties may agree to submit to arbitration disputes
lating 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
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.