Cairo Security Agreement Initialled
Arafat and Shimon Peres initial an agreement resolving key security issues needed to implement Palestinian self-rule in Gaza and Jericho.
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1994 in Palestine
Explore 26 historical events and records for Palestine in 1994.
Historical records for Palestine in 1994
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February
Hebron Massacre
Arafat faces Palestinian anger after the Hebron massacre while continuing negotiations with Israel
May
Gaza Jericho Agreement
Supports the agreement establishing Palestinian self-government in Gaza and Jericho.
Gaza Jericho Agreement
Abbas supports implementation of the Gaza Jericho Agreement under the Oslo process
Independence of Palestine
Israel & the PLO sign a deal on Palestinian self-rule in Jericho & the Gaza Strip
Palestinian Authority
Signs the Gaza-Jericho self-rule accord with Rabin, setting out the first transfer of authority to Palestinian administration.
PNA
The Palestinian National Authority is created to administer areas handed over to Palestinian rule
Rule of Gaza
The Palestinian National Authority is created to administer areas handed over to Palestinian rule. Israel & the PLO sign a deal on Palestinian self-rule in Jericho & the Gaza Strip
Rule of Jericho
Israel & the PLO sign a deal on Palestinian self-rule in Jericho & the Gaza Strip
European Union Aid Agreements
Arafat signs European Union aid agreements supporting Palestinian police expenditure and preparations for elections in the self-rule areas.
PECDAR Statutes Signed
Arafat signs statutes establishing the Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction as a mechanism for managing international assistance.
Independence of Palestine
The Israelis complete their withdrawal from the Gaza Strip
July
Palestinian Authority
Returns to Gaza after exile and convenes Palestinian Authority members as the new self-rule administration begins operating.
Return to Gaza
Returns to Gaza after the Oslo process to lead the new Palestinian Authority.
Palestinian Authority
Arrives in Jericho as the Palestinian Authority extends its initial self-rule presence beyond Gaza.
Rule of Gaza
Arafat returns to Gaza and begins building the Palestinian Authority
Rule of Jericho
The Palestinian Authority begins exercising limited self rule in Jericho under Oslo arrangements
September
Meeting with Hamas Leaders
Arafat meets Hamas leaders at the Islamic University in Gaza while attempting to draw the movement into the emerging Palestinian political process.
November
PNA
Israel & the PLO sign agreements to prop up the Palestinian National Authority
Demonstrations
Arafats police fire on Islamic extremists prompting clashes in Gaza City, 14 dead
Demonstrations
Arafats police fire on Islamic extremists prompting clashes in Gaza City, 14 dead
Other events (month unknown)
Demonstrations
The PNA police kill 12 Palestinians protesting against further negotiations with Israel
Nobel Prize
For efforts in trying to create peace in the Middle East
Palestinian Authority
The Palestinian Authority is created as Oslo implementation begins in Gaza and Jericho
Security Forces
Dahlan becomes associated with Palestinian security structures in Gaza after the Oslo implementation begins
Security Forces
Palestinian security organisations begin operating under the new self rule framework
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