The Road Map for Peace is a plan for resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict proposed by the United States, United Nations, European Union, and Russia. It was first introduced by George W. Bush in 2002 and was formally implemented in 2003. The road map presents a several stage, bilateral, process for the formation of a Palestinian State and the end of terrorism directed towards Israel.
A Rocky Road
Within days of its adoption, the road map was at risk of being derailed as retaliatory attacks between Israel and Palestine continued and intensified. Though a ceasefire was eventually reached, neither party met the requirements as outlined in stage one of the plan. Since then, the election of Hamas as the ruling party of the Palestinian National Authority, increasing tensions in the Gaza Strip, and the expansion of Israeli Settlements has kept the progress of the road map at a standstill.
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Plan resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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First introduced by George W. Bush in 2003
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Developed by the United States, United Nations, European Union, and Russia
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Outlines three phases on the path towards peace
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Seeks to establish a viable Palestinian State
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Also seeks to end terrorism directed towards Israel
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The plan is currently at a standstill
