The Negotiations
The negotiations were based on an all or nothing approach, such that "nothing was considered agreed and binding until everything was agreed." The proposals were, for the most part, verbal. As no agreement was reached there is no official written record of the proposals so some ambiguity remains over details of the positions of the parties on specific issues.
The talks ultimately failed to reach agreement on the final status issues:
- Territory
- Jerusalem and the Temple Mount
- Refugees and the right of return
- Security arrangements
- Settlements
Read more about this topic: 2000 Camp David Summit
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