The Wye Memorandum Timetable

November 2

• The Wye River Memorandum enters into force (Israel's attorney general says this will legally occur only after the Knesset approves the agreement).

• Palestinians present security plan.

• Trilateral security committee starts.

• Final status talks begin.

November 3

• Israeli Cabinet debates memorandum.

November 11-12

• The Knesset debates memorandum.

November 15

• PLO Executive Committee revokes Covenant clauses calling for Israel’s destruction.

• First land transfer by Israel of 2 percent from Area C to Area B, and 7.1 percent from Area B to Area A).

November 29

• Palestinian Central Council revokes Covenant.

December 23

• Palestinian National Council revokes Covenant.

• Second transfer of land by Israel.

January 24, 1999

• End of 12-week period specified in the memorandum for completion of Israeli land transfers.

• Palestinians complete collection of illegal weapons and reduction of police force to Oslo limit.