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OIC to Discuss Escalating Gaza Military Situation at Jeddah Meeting

Palestinians walk at the site of Israeli strikes, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2023. REUTERS/Yasser Qudih
Palestinians walk at the site of Israeli strikes, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2023. REUTERS/Yasser Qudih
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OIC to Discuss Escalating Gaza Military Situation at Jeddah Meeting

Palestinians walk at the site of Israeli strikes, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2023. REUTERS/Yasser Qudih
Palestinians walk at the site of Israeli strikes, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2023. REUTERS/Yasser Qudih

Saudi Arabia called an urgent meeting of foreign ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, a 57-member bloc of Muslim countries.

The OIC said in a statement Saturday that the meeting will “address the escalating military situation in Gaza and its environs as well as the deteriorating conditions that endanger the lives of civilians and the overall security and stability of the region.”

The meeting will take place on Wednesday in Jeddah.

In an earlier statement, the OIC expressed “its absolute rejection and condemnation of Israel, the occupying power’s calls for the forced displacement of the Palestinian people.”

The organization also called for humanitarian corridors to be opened into Gaza.

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MWL Secretary General Meets with Pope Francis, Unveils Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Award

MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
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MWL Secretary General Meets with Pope Francis, Unveils Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Award

MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)
MWL Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (SPA)

Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss opportunities for collaboration and issues of mutual interest, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

During his visit to Italy, Al-Issa received an Honorary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law from the University of Bologna. The award ceremony, attended by university leaders, academics, and religious dignitaries, acknowledged his dedication to advancing the objectives of the United Nations Charter for global peace.

His initiatives to ease cultural tensions, foster interfaith dialogue, and promote cooperation across diverse communities were particularly highlighted.

Al-Issa also inaugurated the Islamic Studies and Arabic Language Award at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the university president, faculty members, students, and notable Italian Islamic leaders attended the event.

The award aims to deepen understanding of Islamic perspectives on scientific and cultural issues, while promoting the richness of the Arabic language. It covers multiple categories, encouraging scholarly contributions to Islamic studies and language education.