Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.
- Statement-II: The ‘Arab Peace Initiative’ mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC IAS – 2023
Statement-II is incorrect: The ‘Arab Peace Initiative’ was proposed by Saudi Arabia in 2002 and endorsed by the Arab League. It offered full normalization of relations between Arab states and Israel in exchange for Israel’s withdrawal from occupied territories, establishment of a Palestinian state, and a just resolution for Palestinian refugees. Israel did not sign this initiative; it was a proposal from the Arab League to Israel.