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OIC Secretary-General Calls for Collective Efforts to Support Palestinian Cause

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
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OIC Secretary-General Calls for Collective Efforts to Support Palestinian Cause

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha called on the institutions affiliated with the Jeddah-based organization to collectively and actively work on enhancing the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and addressing their humanitarian situation, mainly in the Gaza Strip, SPA said on Thursday.
Delivering the closing speech of the 7th annual two-day coordination meeting of the OIC’s institutions in Jeddah, Taha denounced brutal Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in Gaza which led to the killing of tens of thousands of people, displacement of millions and large-scale destruction and humanitarian suffering.
He also highlighted the common challenges facing the Islamic world, including Islamophobia, food security, education, and technology as key priorities of OIC, as stipulated in the various resolutions of the Council of Foreign Ministers.
The secretary-general commended coordination efforts among the OIC’s institutions that enabled the organization to implement the resolutions related to various issues of common concern in the Islamic world.
He also congratulated the OIC member states for the launch of the three new institutions: the OIC Action Center, the Islamic Forum for Halal Accreditation Bodies (IFHAB), and the King Faisal University in Chad.

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Saudi Arabia’s Relief Campaign Continues to Provide Aid in Palestine, Syria

Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)
Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Relief Campaign Continues to Provide Aid in Palestine, Syria

Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)
Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)

The Saudi Popular Campaign to aid the Palestinian people in Gaza has reached a significant milestone, with donations surpassing SAR714 million (over $190 million) from more than 2.1 million contributors, according to official figures.

Since the outbreak of the war in Gaza on October 7, 2023, Saudi Arabia has dispatched 58 relief aircraft loaded with humanitarian supplies, coordinated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the Ministry of Defense. The planes have carried shelter materials, food baskets, and medical equipment, all bound for Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

Launched in November 2023 under the directive of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the campaign has collected both financial and in-kind donations. Contributions include ambulances, medical supplies, food, baby formula, and dates. The initiative began with a generous personal donation of SAR50 million (more than $13 million) from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

As of March, the total weight of Saudi aid to Gaza via air and sea exceeded 7,188 tons, transported through 58 planes and 8 ships. The aid included shelter items, food and medical supplies, 20 ambulances, 30 power generators, 10 water tanks, and 62 logistical units. Air drops alone delivered over 39,200 ready-to-eat meals and 500 sets of parachute-assisted relief items.

KSrelief has implemented 131 projects in Palestine at a value of more than $514 million. These initiatives have focused heavily on food security, agriculture, health, and shelter, in addition to other sectors.

Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen. On Tuesday, the Gaza Ministry of Health reported the death toll from the Israeli offensive has reached 50,810 since October 7, 2023, with over 115,688 wounded. Since Israel resumed its attacks on March 18, following a two-month ceasefire, 1,449 Palestinians have been killed and 3,647 injured.

In Syria, KSrelief has remained a leading contributor through its “Sahem” donation platform, especially in response to the 2023 earthquake that struck both Syria and Türkiye. Donation opportunities include emergency aid, home reconstruction, and medical support—totaling nearly $140 million.