Explain the Oslo Accords/PLO in 5 sentences
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The Oslo Accords were a series of agreements signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in the 1990s, aimed at establishing a framework for future negotiations towards a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The agreements outlined plans for the gradual transfer of power from Israeli to Palestinian authorities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The accords also established the Palestinian Authority as an interim self-governing body in these territories. However, the Oslo process ultimately failed to bring about a lasting peace and there has been ongoing conflict and violence in the region since then. Despite this, the Oslo Accords are considered a milestone in international efforts towards peace in the Middle East.