Clinton Administration Back‑Channel Negotiations on West Bank Land Swaps

Clinton Administration Back‑Channel Negotiations on West Bank Land Swaps The passage describes internal diplomatic discussions and back‑channel talks between U.S. officials and Israeli negotiators. It contains no concrete allegations of misconduct, financial flows, or illegal activity, and offers no actionable leads beyond routine policy deliberations. Key insights: President Clinton pressured Palestinian negotiator Abu Ala’a over map proposals.; Clinton ordered a secret overnight negotiation session with Israeli negotiators Shlomo and Gili Sher.; Marine guards were stationed to restrict movement of the negotiating teams.