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?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
This question tests knowledge of Israel's diplomatic relations with Arab states and the Arab Peace Initiative. Statement-I correctly reflects the Abraham Accords and earlier peace treaties, while Statement-II incorrectly claims that Israel signed the Arab Peace Initiative.
✅ Statement-I – Correct: Israel has established diplomatic relations with several Arab states including Egypt (1979), Jordan (1994), UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan (2020 Abraham Accords).
❌ Statement-II – Incorrect: The Arab Peace Initiative (2002), proposed by Saudi Arabia and endorsed by the Arab League, was never signed by Israel. It remains a proposal offering normalization in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories, but Israel has not formally accepted its terms.
📝 Short Notes: Israel-Arab Relations & Peace Initiatives
| Peace Agreement/Initiative | Year | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Camp David Accords | 1978 | Egypt-Israel peace treaty; Egypt became first Arab state to recognize Israel (1979) |
| Oslo Accords | 1993 | Framework for Israeli-Palestinian peace process; established Palestinian Authority |
| Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty | 1994 | Jordan became second Arab state to establish diplomatic relations with Israel |
| Arab Peace Initiative | 2002 | Proposed by Saudi Arabia; offers Arab normalization in exchange for Israeli withdrawal to 1967 borders; NOT signed by Israel |
| Abraham Accords | 2020 | UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan normalized relations with Israel; mediated by USA |
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