Israeli minister wants to cancel ‘damned’ Oslo Accords

On February 18, 2026, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the Religious Zionist Party stated his party's desire to cancel the Oslo Accords. Smotrich also advocated for encouraging Palestinians to leave Gaza and the occupied West Bank. This statement was made within Israel, although the specific location was not provided. Palestinians have criticized this plan, alleging that it constitutes ethnic cleansing. The Oslo Accords are a set of agreements between the government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) that aimed to establish a framework for peace negotiations.