The Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday postponed approval of a proposed law to repeal the Oslo Accords, the Hebron Protocol, and the Wye River Memorandum.
During the discussion, a lively debate developed over the necessity of the move. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for the legislation to be advanced immediately, arguing that “we have a rare opportunity – the Palestinian Authority supports terrorism and calls for terrorism,” adding that most coalition members understand what he described as “the stupidity of the Oslo Accords.”
Justice Minister Yariv Levin said he wishes to advance the law but clarified: “In the end, there is a Prime Minister who is exposed to things that I am not. The discussion is postponed until the Prime Minister approves it.”
AFSI Insight
The tension between Israel’s security imperatives and political pragmatism is underscored by the delay in repealing the Oslo Accords. At AFSI, alongside many Israelis, we consider the Oslo framework a failed experiment that has compromised Israel’s strategic standing and fostered terrorism. From our perspective, the agreement is being systematically undermined by Arabs constructing expansive communities throughout Area C.
Following decades of hostility and the events of October 7, critics contend that Israel must re-evaluate the accords that have jeopardized its safety. Although coalition dynamics and international pressure may impede immediate repeal, the escalating public debate indicates that the Oslo Accords are no longer beyond reproach and are increasingly regarded as a profound historical error.
Source:
Netanyahu delays bill to repeal the Oslo Accords, by Hezki Baruch/Israel National News, May 10, 2026