The first democratically elected Palestinian parliament was formed, representing a pivotal moment in Palestinian political history and marking a significant step towards self-governance in the Middle East.
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The first PLC met for the first time on 7 March 1996.
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Under the Oslo II Accord, the powers and responsibilities of the PLC were restricted to civil matters and internal security in Area A of the West Bank and Gaza.
In Area B they are restricted to civil affairs with security matters being under the control of the Israel Defence Forces. In Area C, Israel has full control.
Also British Steel in Workington wins a Lithuanian multi-million pound order and the first surface photos of Pluto are taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.