The case selected the negotiations between lsrael and the PLO, which resulted in the Declaration of Principles in 1993. This case highlights several aspects, such as domestic impacts on the official negotiations; how and why secret negotiations were practiced; and the implications of open vs. secret diplomacy. Considering that the lsrael-Palestinian conflict dates back to the beginning of this century, the parties are involved in a long and difficult process of reframing the conflict and working out “who gives up what, who doesn't give up, who fights for what, and who stands for what" (Weizman 1994). Both Israelis and Palestinians have decided to pursue the path of settling the conflict by peaceful means, although "in these circumstances, diplomacy can be like a complex ballet danced by elephants, who have their own unique grace but find it hard to change course" (Rubin 1994: 3).