First of all, start from mutual recognition as political entities and, through the transitional period, build the trust and interdependence necessary for administrative and security arrangements. The hope was that through this process Israel and Palestine could create the momentum to address the most sensitive issues, called “final status issues.” Among these difficult and complex issues were the borders and status of a Palestinian state, the claims and repatriation of Palestinian refugees, the fate of Jewish settlements, and the disposition of East Jerusalem. While it may seem counterintuitive, the peace agreements of Oslo have not actually addressed any of these issues. This was due to its aim of building the political framework that would enable subsequent negotiations and not a permanent peace settlement for the region. By understanding what each group wanted from the Oslo peace accords you can begin to understand why they favored Israel. The Oslo Peace Accords managed to satisfy all of Israel's demands; recognition, rejection of terrorism and suspended calls for destruction. The deal was “so close to Israel's preferred solution that it made no sense to risk seeking a better deal with the local Palestinians.” Comparing this to the effect it had on the PLO in Palestine, we get a clear picture of why Israel benefited. more from Peace