1. The Government approves the Wye River Memorandum signed in Washington
on October 23, 1998 (henceforth "the Agreement") and will present it to
the Knesset for approval.
2. a) The implementation of all the Palestinian obligations throughout all
phases of the Agreement is a condition for the implementation of the
Israeli obligation under the Agreement according to the timetable set in
it.
b) The implementation of each phase of the Further Redeployments mentioned
in the Agreement will be brought before the Government for prior
discussion and approval.
3. a) The Government approves the map of the first phase of the Further
Redeployment as presented to the Government. Approval of the maps of the
additional phases of the Further Redeployment shall be given in the
Ministerial Committee mentioned below, which shall decide on the matter
with the Government's consent.
b) In accordance with Paragraph 36(A)(6) of the Basic Law the Prime
Minister has appointed a Ministerial Committee consisting of the Minister
of Defense, chairman; the Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Minister of
Education, Culture and Sport; the Minister of Immigrant Absorption; and
the Minister for Public Security.
c) Government Ministers may view the maps of each phase of the Further
Redeployment at the Government Secretariat as the date of its
implementation approaches and they may appear before the Committee and
express their views.
d) The Minister of Defense will determine the work agenda of the
Committee.
4. a) Since the signing of the Agreement, official Palestinian
declarations regarding the PLO Covenant have substantively contradicted
the Agreement.
b) The Agreement decrees a decision at the Palestinian National Council to
confirm the Palestinian Authority Chairman's statement in his letter to
President Clinton regarding the cancellation of the Palestinian Covenant
articles which contravene the PLO's commitment to denounce terrorism,
recognize Israel and live peacefully with Israel.
c) In the light of the above, the fulfillment of Israel's commitment
according to the Agreement is conditioned on a properly conducted vote at
the Palestinian National Council.
5. a) Israel persists in its demand for the transfer of suspects and
wanted fugitives according to the Agreement.
b) As for the list of 30 suspects, the Government notes the Prime
Minister's statement, according to which: "The arrest of the 30 suspects
is included in the "Working Plan for combatting terrorism", so that one
third will be arrested at each phase of the 12 weeks, and the U.S. has
promised Israel that this will be implemented. The U.S. has also committed
to Israel that there will be special arrangements to prevent a "revolving
door" policy in relation to these prisoners, and that if nevertheless a
release of these prisoners will occur, it will be considered a violation
of the Agreement".
6. As to the third further Redeployment, in so far as Israel, according to
its own judgment, will make a decision on it, the scope of the
Redeployment will not exceed the total of one percent in all
categories.
7. In the negotiations on Judea, Samaria and the Gaza District the
Government will preserve the vital national interests of the State of
Israel, as affirmed in the Government's decision of January 14, 1998.
These include security areas, the areas around Jerusalem, the areas of
Jewish settlement, infrastructure interests, water sources, military and
security locations, the areas around north-south and west-east
transportation arteries, and historic sites of the Jewish people.
8. The government asserts that a unilateral declaration by the Palestinian
Authority on the establishment of a Palestinian state, prior to the
achievement of a Final Status Agreement, would constitute a substantive
and fundamental violation of the Interim Agreement. In the event of such a
violation, the Government would consider itself entitled to take all
necessary steps, including the application of Israeli rule, law and
administration to settlement areas and security areas in Judea, Samaria
and Gaza, as it sees fit. Israel reiterates its position, in accordance
with the agreement with the PA, that the Final Status must be the result
of free negotiations between the parties without the implementation of
unilateral steps which will change the status of the area.
9. The Government will continue to pursue its policy of strengthening and
developing the communities in Judea, Samaria and Gaza Strip, on the basis
of a multi-annual plan.
10. The Government will see to it that security roads will be built in
Judea, Samaria and the Gaza District.
11. The Government expresses its hope that there will be complete
compliance with the provisions of the Wye River Memorandum, and that this
Agreement will contribute to the advancement of peace.