Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Oslo Accords: Peace Treaty Signed; Oprah Gives Away Cars
Once upon a time, on September 13, 1993, Israel and the PLO (a group representing Palestinians) made a big step towards peace by signing a special agreement in Washington, DC.
This agreement was meant to help them get along after many years of fighting.
It was like they were starting to build a road towards peace.
Fast forward to September 13, 2004, and Oprah Winfrey surprised her TV audience by giving away nearly 300 brand-new cars!
The handshake between the leaders was a symbol of hope.
The Oslo Peace Accord was signed on September 13, 1993, in Washington, DC.
The agreement was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat.
The accord aimed to establish a framework for peace between Israel and Palestine.
The signing ceremony included the handshake between Rabin and Arafat.
In 2004, Oprah Winfrey gave away almost 300 cars to her audience on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
- Who
- Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO); Oprah Winfrey
- What
- Signed the Oslo Peace Accord; Gave away cars on The Oprah Winfrey Show
- When
- September 13, 1993 and September 13, 2004
- Where
- Washington, DC and a TV studio
- Why
- To establish peace; To give away gifts.
- Date of Oslo Accord Signing
- September 13, 1993
- Participants in Oslo Accord
- Israel and Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO)
- Location of Signing
- Washington, DC
- Signatories
- Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat
- Event in 2004
- Oprah Winfrey gave away nearly 300 cars
- TV Show
- The Oprah Winfrey Show