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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Saudi Peace Initiative Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 20, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Also called: Saudi Peace Initiative (Show more) Arab Peace Initiative, historic proposal by Abdullah of Saudi Arabia for Arab states to recognize Israel and normalize relations with the country in exchange for an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Endorsed by all 22 Arab League states during the organization’s 2002 annual summit, the proposal sought to jump-start the Oslo Accords peace process, which had begun to sputter. But the offer coincided with the height of the second intifada (Palestinian uprising; 2000–05) and failed to renew the stalled negotiations between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority (PA). The proposal followed the general ...(100 of 686 words)

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