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Q94·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2023

Israel established diplomatic relations with Arab states; Arab Peace Initiative signed by Israel and Arab League

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Question

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?

Options

a

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

b

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

c

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Answer
d

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Explanation

Statement-I is correct; through treaties like the Abraham Accords, Israel has formalized diplomatic relations with Arab states such as the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. Statement-II is incorrect; the 2002 'Arab Peace Initiative' was proposed by the Arab League but was never signed or accepted by Israel due to disagreements over borders and refugees.

The Arab Peace Initiative remains a prominent proposal, but Israel has never officially signed it.

Answer: (c).

Question details

Year

2023

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q94

Subject

International Relations

Sub-topic

Bilateral & Strategic Relations

Type

Assertion-Reason

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

Middle East Abraham Accords / Arab Peace Initiative Diplomacy 2022

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