George John Tenet Biography

Is sent by President Bush to the Middle East to build on ceasefire efforts after renewed Israeli-Palestinian violence.

Meets Yasser Arafat and obtains Palestinian acceptance of the security work plan with reservations.

Calls for Israeli and Palestinian security officials to resume effective coordination through a joint security committee.

Presents a security work plan intended to restore cooperation.

Secures Israeli and Palestinian approval for a work plan built around a mutual comprehensive ceasefire.

Presents a security work plan intended to restore Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation and implement a mutual ceasefire.

The Tenet framework moves toward a cooling-off phase intended to reduce violence and support renewed political talks.

The Tenet framework moves toward a cooling-off phase intended to reduce violence and support renewed political talks.

Meets Israeli officials to discuss steps for reducing violence and restoring security cooperation.

Meets Palestinian Authority representatives to encourage renewed coordination on ceasefire implementation.

Reviews security conditions with Israeli counterparts as part of American efforts to stabilize the ceasefire process.

Discusses local security arrangements connected to the wider Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire initiative.

Presents proposals intended to reduce clashes and improve communication between Israeli and Palestinian security services.

Urges Palestinian leaders to take practical measures against renewed violence and support ceasefire efforts.

Consults with Israeli defense and intelligence officials on monitoring compliance with proposed ceasefire terms.

Continues shuttle diplomacy aimed at translating ceasefire understandings into operational security commitments.

Reports back to the Bush administration on the status of Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire discussions and remaining obstacles.