This term refers to the entity established by agreements signed
between Israel and the PLO. The PA was intended to represent the
Palestinian residents of the West Bank and Gaza Strip during an
interim period until the conclusion of a permanent status
agreement. The term "Palestinian Authority" (PA) relates to the
entity that was established under the framework of the Oslo
Accords signed by Israel and the Palestine Liberation
Organization (PLO). The PA is intended to represent the
Palestinian residents of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip during
an interim period as a temporary arrangement leading to
"Permanent Status". The framework of future negotiations with
the Palestinians, which was part of the 1978 Camp David Accords
signed between Israel and Egypt determined that in the
territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip an "Palestinian
Self-Governing Authority" be established for a period of five
years. This authority will constitute a preliminary stage
leading up to Permanent Status for those territories. Und