Synonyms for the term "Palestine National Authority" include Palestinian Authority, the Palestinian government, PNA, and the Palestinian self-government. The Palestine National Authority was formed in 1994 as a result of the Oslo Accords between the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel. It is considered to be the governing body of the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The authority has been recognized internationally, and it operates with a president, prime minister, and legislative council. Despite its establishment, the Palestine National Authority has been subjected to criticism, and there are continuous efforts to negotiate a long-term resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.