Why did the Oslo Accords fail?

The Oslo Accords failed primarily due to a lack of trust between Israelis and Palestinians, exacerbated by ongoing violence and settlement expansion. Key issues, such as the status of Jerusalem, refugees, and borders, remained unresolved and were often sidelined in negotiations. Additionally, political changes in both Israel and the Palestinian territories, along with external influences, undermined the peace process. The assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995 further destabilized efforts, leading to a deterioration of relations and a resurgence of hostility.