30: Reflections on the Oslo Accord 30 Years On

On September 13, 1993, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Negotiator Mahmoud Abbas met at the White Houst to sign a Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements — commonly referred to as the “Oslo Accord.” The Accord stated that Israel accepted the PLO as the representative of the Palestinians, and the PLO renounced terrorism and recognized Israel’s right to exist in peace.

This conversation reflects on the landmark peace agreement 30 years after its historic signing. Ambassador David Satterfield, Gilead Sher, and Dr. Aaron David Miller reflect on the lasting impact of the Oslo Accords, including the successes, setbacks, and enduring challenges, and how it continues to shape the complex dynamics of the Middle East today.

Discussants:

• David Satterfield, Director, Baker Institute for Public Policy | Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy
• Gilead Sher, Isaac and Mildred Brochstein Fellow in Middle East Peace and Security in Honor of Yitzhak Rabin
• Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace