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The '''Arab Peace Initiative''' was floated by acting Saudi regent [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|Crown Prince Abdullah]] as a potential solution to both the [[Israeli-Palestinian conflict]] and the [[Arab-Israeli conflict]]. It was published on [[March 28]], [[2002]], during the meeting of the [[Arab League]] at the [[Beirut Summit]], and achieved the unanimous consent of all members of the Arab League.

Considered a progressive proposal, it calls for the state of [[Israel]] to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the [[Golan Heights]] and, to recognize "an independent [[State of Palestine|Palestinian state]] with [[East Jerusalem]] as its capital" in the [[West Bank]] and [[Gaza Strip]], as well as a "just solution" for the [[Palestinian refugees]]. In exchange the Arab states affirmed that they would recognize the state of [[Israel]], consider the Arab-Israeli conflict over and establish "[[Normal relations between states|normal relations]]" with Israel.

==Guiding principles==