With reference to the Arab League Initiative 2002 (Arab Peace Initiative), consider the following statements: 1. It was primarily concerned with resolving the conflict between Israel and Iran. 2. Complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from all occupied territories was a key condition of the Arab League Initiative. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Arab League Initiative 2002 (Arab Peace Initiative), consider the following statements:
1.It was primarily concerned with resolving the conflict between Israel and Iran.
2.Complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from all occupied territories was a key condition of the Arab League Initiative.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Arab Peace Initiative was specifically focused on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It aimed to establish an independent Palestinian state and resolve the issue of Palestinian refugees.

Statement 2 is correct. One of the core demands of the initiative was the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from all Arab territories occupied since 1967. This includes the Golan Heights, West Bank, and Gaza Strip.

Source: The Hindu

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