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1998 in Palestine

Explore 4 historical events and records for Palestine in 1998.

Historical records for Palestine in 1998

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October

Wye River Memorandum

Arafat, Yasser · Wye River · President of Palestinian Authority · Government / Palestinian Authority

Signs the Wye River Memorandum with Netanyahu.

November

Gaza International Airport Opening

Arafat, Yasser · Gaza Strip · Government / Palestinian Authority

Arafat presides over the opening of Gaza International Airport, presenting the facility as an important symbol of Palestinian self-government and mobility.

December

Palestinian Charter Reaffirmation

Arafat, Yasser · Gaza City · Politics / PLO

Arafat convenes Palestinian political bodies during President Clinton's Gaza visit to reaffirm the removal of charter provisions conflicting with recognition of Israel.

Other events (month unknown)

Security Cooperation

Arafat, Yasser · West Bank · President of Palestine · Warfare / Palestinian Authority

The Wye River Memorandum emphasises Palestinian action against militant groups and continued security coordination

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