Summary
The negotiations between Palestinian and Israeli negotiators at Taba, Egypt, from 21 to 27 January 2001, on the basis of the Clinton parameters, after which the two sides declared in a joint statement that they had never been closer to a final settlement (Origins and Evolution of the Palestine Problem: Part V (1989-2000), PDF p.70).
Details
- According to European Union envoy Miguel Moratinos, who was present, both sides accepted the principle of a land swap, but its size and proportionality remained under discussion; both sides accepted in principle Palestinian sovereignty over Arab neighbourhoods in Jerusalem and Israeli sovereignty over Jewish neighbourhoods, to become the capitals of the respective States, but the issue of Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem remained unresolved (Origins and Evolution of the Palestine Problem: Part V (1989-2000), PDF p.70).
- It was agreed in principle that the sides would retain control over their respective holy sites, but the exact delineation and modalities were not settled; the Palestinian side insisted the refugees should have the right of return to their homes in accordance with UN General Assembly Resolution 194; the Israeli side floated a 15-year absorption program of a limited number of refugees (Origins and Evolution of the Palestine Problem: Part V (1989-2000), PDF p.70).
Related pages
Origins and Evolution of the Palestine Problem: Part V (1989-2000), Clinton parameters, Camp David Summit, 2000, Ehud Barak, Yasir Arafat