Statehood Declaration Postponed
Arafat postpones a unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood at the end of the Oslo interim period after sustained international diplomatic pressure.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1999 in Palestine
Explore 14 historical events and records for Palestine in 1999.
Historical records for Palestine in 1999
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May
July
First Summit with Ehud Barak
Arafat meets newly elected Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak as both leaders discuss reviving delayed implementation of the peace agreements.
September
Sharm el Sheikh Memorandum
Signs a memorandum intended to revive Oslo implementation.
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Ahmed Ismail Hassan Yassin
Yassin is released from Israeli prison as part of an arrangement with Jordan following the failed assassination attempt of Khaled Mashal, which had been conducted by the Israeli Mossad in Jordan. Yassin is released by Israel in exchange for two Mossad agents who had been arrested by Jordanian authorities on the condition that he refrain from continuing to call for suicide bombings against Israel
Hamas
Yassin is released by Israel in exchange for two Mossad agents who had been arrested by Jordanian authorities on the condition that he refrain from continuing to call for suicide bombings against Israel
Hamas
Yassin is released from Israeli prison as part of an arrangement with Jordan following the failed assassination attempt of Khaled Mashal, which had been conducted by the Israeli Mossad in Jordan.
Hamas
Yassin resumes his leadership of Hama, he immediately resumes his calls for attacks on Israel, using tactics including suicide bombings, thus violating the condition of his release.
Independence of Palestine
Arafat & Barak sign an agreement finalizing the Israeli border with Palestine
Independence of Palestine
Arafat threatens to establish an independent Palestinian state unilaterally in May & September
Mossad
Yassin is released from Israeli prison as part of an arrangement with Jordan following the failed assassination attempt of Khaled Mashal, which had been conducted by the Israeli Mossad in Jordan. Yassin is released by Israel in exchange for two Mossad agents who had been arrested by Jordanian authorities on the condition that he refrain from continuing to call for suicide bombings against Israel
Permanent Status Talks
Abbas participates in preparations for final status negotiations with Israel
Permanent Status Talks
Arafat seeks progress on Jerusalem refugees borders and settlements as permanent status issues
Rule of Jerusalem
Arafat & Barak sign an agreement finalizing the status of Jerusalem by 2000
Suicide
Yassin resumes his leadership of Hama, he immediately resumes his calls for attacks on Israel, using tactics including suicide bombings, thus violating the condition of his release. Yassin is released by Israel in exchange for two Mossad agents who had been arrested by Jordanian authorities on the condition that he refrain from continuing to call for suicide bombings against Israel
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