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...tension and suspense, backsliding by either side that threatens to abort the whole process before a real peace is nailed down. But the odds seem to be that one will be achieved. Last week's breakthrough was the result less of altruism than of simple realism. Secret talks in Oslo built enough trust to impel Arafat and Rabin to take the first step: recognition...
...Oslo Channel: How the seeds of peace bore fruit...
Rabin, who was also entertaining feelers from the Palestinians by way of Egypt, remained cautious about the talks. But by March, Rabin authorized Peres to keep close but still unofficial tabs on what was being called the "Oslo Channel." By then, the Knesset had repealed the law prohibiting Israelis from meeting with the P.L.O...
...book), the document was finally ready. Says Pundak: "We drafted, drafted and redrafted. But even at the worst times, personal relations did not change. We always found a way to continue in good spirit." On Aug. 20, Peres witnessed the initialing of the declaration of principles in Oslo. Kriah and a P.L.O. colleague signed for the Palestinian delegation, while Savir and Singer initialed for the Israelis...
...Oslo Channel: How the seeds of peace bore fruit...