Peace-making attempts between Israelis and Palestinians in the 1990s.

Earlier peacemaking example from 1974 to set the stage.

Picture it: 1974, a year of hijackings and intense political plays.

Moderate PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization) leaders like Yasser Arafat hinted at an idea: a ‘mini-state’ for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
Real-world example: Imagine you've always dreamt of a whole chocolate cake, but you're offered a slice instead. Some say, "Take it, it's better than nothing," while others want the entire cake or nothing at all.

The venue: United Nations. The man: Yasser Arafat.

Core message: Palestinians = people without a home 🏠, many still in refugee camps even 25 years later.

Gaining Sympathy Points: Arafat came with both peace and fight symbols - an olive branch 🌿 (peace) and a gun 🔫 (freedom fighter).

Fun Fact: Arafat left his gun outside, but made sure everyone saw his holster. Drama level 💯!

His words: "Today I have come bearing an olive branch [a symbol of peace] and a freedom fighter’s gun. Do not let the olive branch fall from my hand."

UN's reaction: 👏👏 but... no immediate peace.