Secret Oslo negotiations revealed as Norway releases thousands of previously hidden documents
In one document reviewed by The Jerusalem Post so far, an unidentified author proposed addressing disagreements over terrorism through a joint declaration condemning future acts.
Norway unveiled a treasure trove of previously undisclosed documents on Thursday, shedding light on the clandestine negotiations that culminated in the 1993 Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestinians. These revelations, obtained from the personal archives of key negotiators Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul, include confidential diplomatic correspondence, annotated drafts of the agreement, and private assessments of Syria's role in supporting Hezbollah and other militant groups.
Among the most revealing documents is a four-page memo from Norwegian Foreign Minister Johan Jørgen Holst to Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres, revealing a heated 45-minute conversation following the 11th round of secret negotiations. The memo details disagreements over security arrangements, with Abu Ala, the senior PLO negotiator, expressing concerns that Israel's demand for overall security could lead to Israeli forces maintaining internal control in autonomous Palestinian areas.
The documents also reveal Abu Ala's belief that Israel may be influenced by American interests, particularly in light of UN Security Council Resolution 242 and the status of Jerusalem. The release of these documents, which had been hidden away at the couple's home, provides unprecedented insight into the complex negotiations that shaped the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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