Newscast Old Newscast: The Oslo Accords, 1993 (Part 2)
Aug 16, 2025
Jane Corbin and Lyse Doucet, seasoned BBC correspondents, dive deep into the complexities of the Oslo Accords. They recount the chaos following Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, emphasizing the struggles of female reporters in a male-dominated field. Personal memories from that tumultuous night highlight societal tensions. The discussion shifts to the mid-90s conflict and the rise of violence, challenging the hopeful expectations set by the Accords. Their insights reveal the stark contrast between initial optimism for a two-state solution and the ongoing obstacles.
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Arafat's Emotional Return
- Jane Corbin recounts flying with Yasser Arafat from Tunis to Gaza and filming his dramatic homecoming.
- She describes crowds, flags and Arafat repeating his phrase "the peace of the brave" to reassure supporters.
Domestic Politics Undermined Oslo
- Settler opposition and Israeli domestic politics seriously undermined public support for Oslo.
- Rabin and Peres once embodied the peace movement, but political tides soon shifted rightward.
Covering Rabin's Assassination
- Lyse Doucet recalls being in Jerusalem the night Rabin was assassinated and the chaotic newsflow.
- Journalists scrambled back from a peace rally as telexes and beepers announced Rabin had been shot.
