Question Q5AnalyseGS2GS1
The Oslo Accords, once hailed as a landmark diplomatic achievement, failed to address key issues, highlighting the challenges of achieving lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. Analyse.
Introduction
The Israel-Palestine conflict has since erupted, leading to unprecedented death and destruction, highlighting the failure of Oslo Accords.
18 words
Main Body
Oslo Accords
(A) Landmark diplomatic achievement
1Oslo Accords were signed in 1993 with US as the mediator.
2It was a peace agreement between the middle-eastern partners to settle the Israel-Palestine issue.
3The Oslo Accords marked the beginning of Arab spring democracy movements.
4Oslo Accords were successful in signing the 1925 Saudi-Iran mediation pacts.
(B) Failure to address the key challenges
1Did not talk about the land settlement issues between Palestinian state and Israel.
2Left the issue of Jerusalem and Gaza unaddressed.
3Did not recommend the adoption of a state solution, as propounded in UN assembly.
4Did not discuss the limitations of the Belfast Agreement (UK).
SOLUTIONS
1Oslo Accords need to be renewed to ensure addressing key land-settlement issues.
2Strict ban on war and violence in Middle East.
3Respect for human dignity and provisional sovereignty.
Thus, Oslo Accords can be utilized to initiate discussions for peace.
156 words2 paragraphs
Conclusion
Thus, Oslo Accords can be utilized to initiate discussions for peace.
11 words
- Identifies Oslo Accords as landmark diplomatic achievement
- Mentions key date (1993)
- References US mediation role
- Contextualizes the conflict impact
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
AIR 55
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Modern History - International Relations
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Oslo Accords
Writing Stats
185
Total words
2
Paragraphs
descriptive, somewhat formulaic
Tone