Outline the features of latest Saudi Peace Plan for West Asia Crisis and assess its importance

West Asia peace proposal was floated by Saudi Arabia’s crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz. He proposed that:

i. Arab world would make peace with Isreali’s if it agreed to withdraw from lands captured in 1967 Mid East War which includes Arab East Jerusalem, the West bank and Golan hights.

ii. Grant of recognition to Israel

iii. Fully normalise relation with Israel.

iv. Offering security guarantees and permitting free trade.

This proposal holds great importance as it has shown some light of hope for the peace in the region. The rest of the Arab world would normalise relationship with Israel once it improves relationship with the directly affected states of Syria, Lebanon and Palestine.