Peace Agreements Database

Country/entity

Israel
Palestine

Region

Middle East and North Africa

Agreement name

Protocol on Economic Relations

Date

29/04/1994

Agreement status

Multiparty signed/agreed

Interim arrangement

No

Agreement/conflict level

Intrastate/intrastate conflict (Arab-Israeli Conflicts (1948 - )

This conflict involves Israelis and Palestinians over territory and belonging and has long historical antecedents. The agreements post-1990 are between the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) and Israel, with some supporting inter-state agreements (i.e. between Israel and Jordan). More recently the importance of the once dominating Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) has diminished not in the least due to the effective disappearance of its left-wing members and the loss of the popularity of their political wing, Fatah. Hamas and other Islamic groups have attained significant relevance in Fatah’s stead, with Hamas controlling the Gaza strip (from which Israel ultimately unilaterally withdrew (not coded as a peace agreement).

Geo-political implications of the conflict have been considerable across the MENA region.

Arab-Israeli Conflicts (1948 - ) )

Stage

Pre-negotiation/process (Principles)

Conflict nature

Government/territory

Peace process

63: Israel-Palestine peace process

Parties

Israel, PLO

Third parties

Agmt annex to Gaza-Jericho Agmt which was 'Witnessed By': The United States of America,
The Russian Federation,
The Arab Republic of Egypt

Description

to be incorporated into Gaza-Jericho agmt, and take effect on its signing. Parties agree to establish Joint Economic Committee

Agreement to be incorporated into the Gaza-Jericho Agreement, and outlines the economic relations between Israel and Palestine, including the establishment of a Joint Economic Committeee, the establishment of import/export duties, monetary and financial duties, taxation, local production, labor regulation, agricultural production, industry, tourism and insurance.

Agreement document

IL_PS_940429_Gaza-Jericho_Agreement,_Protocol_on_Economic_Relations.pdf []

Main category

Page 13, Article VII, LABOR
… 2. a. Palestinians employed in Israel will be insured in the Israeli social insurance system according to the National Insurance Law for employment injuries that occur in Israel, bankruptcy of employers and maternity leave allowance.
b. The National Insurance fees deducted from the wages for maternity insurance will be reduced according to the reduced scope of maternity insurance, and the equalization deductions transferred to the Palestinian Authority, if levied, will be increased accordingly.

Women, girls and gender

Participation

No specific mention.

Equality

No specific mention.

Particular groups of women

Pregnancy/maternity

Page 13, Article VII, LABOR
… 2. a. Palestinians employed in Israel will be insured in the Israeli social insurance system according to the National Insurance Law for employment injuries that occur in Israel, bankruptcy of employers and maternity leave allowance.
b. The National Insurance fees deducted from the wages for maternity insurance will be reduced according to the reduced scope of maternity insurance, and the equalization deductions transferred to the Palestinian Authority, if levied, will be increased accordingly.

International law

No specific mention.

New institutions

No specific mention.

Violence against women

No specific mention.

Transitional justice

No specific mention.

Institutional reform

No specific mention.

Development

No specific mention.

Implementation

No specific mention.

Other

No specific mention.