This chapter distils the lessons of Camp David, arguing that the summit was premature and structurally flawed. Neither Israel nor the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) arrived with a clear, shared vision or the political will to make the painful concessions peace required. The gaps between their positions were vast, and shifting Israeli red lines further eroded trust. Internal miscommunication within the Israeli delegation – where some negotiators privately downplayed official positions – undermined Ehud Barak’s credibility and destabilised the process. Human relations among the negotiators were strained, and the Americans proved ineffective mediators: there was no binding agenda, guiding framework or systematic follow-up. The summit suffered from poor coordination, mutual suspicion and inadequate diplomacy. Ultimately, Camp David collapsed due to poor timing, lack of trust, conflicting expectations and insufficient leadership. Without mutual respect, clear communication and willingness to compromise, peace remained elusive.