Despite ongoing violence, the Oslo II Accord was signed in Cairo in 1995, marking a significant step in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The agreement divided the West Bank into three zones—A, B, and C—with varying degrees of Palestinian and Israeli control. The Palestinian Authority (PA) was granted administrative authority over Area A and, partially, Area B, aiming to foster self-governance, even amid rising tensions.
However, the peace process faced persistent challenges as violence continued unabated. Major militant attacks, including a devastating Hamas suicide bombing, underscored the fragility of the fragile agreements and the deep-seated hostility between the parties. The attack took place at a time when hopes for lasting peace were already strained, highlighting the complexity of implementing the accords on the ground.
The ongoing violence underscored the difficulties facing the Oslo framework. While the agreement aimed to establish a pathway toward peace, recurrent attacks and political strife demonstrated that true stability remained elusive. The cycle of violence and diplomatic efforts exemplified the persistent struggle to achieve a lasting resolution to the longstanding conflict.