Hebron redeployment begins

The United States vetoes a Security Council draft criticizing Israeli expropriation of land in East Jerusalem; the dispute underscores the continuing struggle over the city during negotiations.

The interim agreement divides the West Bank into Areas A, B and C with differing powers. Palestinian authorities gain limited administrative jurisdiction while Israel retains extensive security and...

Israeli extremist Yigal Amir assassinates Yitzhak Rabin, who had signed Oslo. The killing profoundly affects negotiations and Israeli domestic politics.

Palestinians vote in elections for the Palestinian Authority presidency and Legislative Council under the Oslo framework; major opposition movements boycott the vote.

Protests and armed clashes follow Israel’s opening of a new exit to a tunnel near the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount compound. Palestinians view the action as a challenge to the status quo in occupied...

A US veto blocked a draft Security Council resolution calling for Israel to refrain from settlement activity at Jabal Abu Ghunaym (Har Homa), following Palestinian objections to the settlement plan.

The United States vetoed a further draft Security Council resolution demanding a halt to settlement construction at Jabal Abu Ghunaym, intensifying diplomatic conflict over land and East Jerusalem.

Demonstrations in Hebron and Bethlehem oppose construction of a new Israeli settlement neighborhood at Har Homa/Jabal Abu Ghneim in occupied East Jerusalem.

In emergency special session, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution ES-10/2 condemning construction of the settlement; Palestinians pursued international diplomatic opposition.

The UN General Assembly adopted ES-10/3, addressing responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention in relation to occupied Palestinian territory.