With reference to the Abraham Accords, consider the following statements: 1. The Abraham Accords are U.S.-brokered agreements signed in 2020 to normalise relations between Israel and several Arab countries. 2. Bahrain was the first Gulf nation to establish diplomatic ties with Israel under these accords. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Abraham Accords, consider the following statements:
1.The Abraham Accords are U.S.-brokered agreements signed in 2020 to normalise relations between Israel and several Arab countries.
2.Bahrain was the first Gulf nation to establish diplomatic ties with Israel under these accords.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The Abraham Accords were brokered by the United States in 2020 to normalise relations between Israel and several Arab nations, marking a major diplomatic shift in the Middle East. However, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — not Bahrain — was the first Gulf country to sign the accords and establish official diplomatic relations with Israel.

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