OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza

OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza
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OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza

OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned in the strongest terms Israel’s continued crimes of genocide it is committing in the Gaza Strip, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.OIC denounced Israel’s most recent bombing of a UNRWA school housing thousands of displaced people in the Nuseirat camp, resulting in the death and injury of dozens.In a press release, OIC said these crimes constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, the Geneva Conventions, and resolutions issued by the International Court of Justice. The Jeddah-based organization also called for the necessity of investigating this crime and all war crimes committed by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, including targeting UNRWA employees and facilities, displaced persons in its headquarters, and health and humanitarian workers. It stressed the need to prosecute and hold the perpetrators accountable.The OIC also called on the international community to assume its responsibilities towards putting an end to Israel’s brutal aggression targeting civilians, the displaced, hospitals, schools, buildings and places of worship.

It also renewed calls for the necessity of delivering humanitarian and medical aid adequately and sustainably to all parts of the Gaza Strip.The OIC also called on the relevant international justice institutions to take the necessary measures and hold those responsible for the violations and crimes committed by Israel accountable.



Albudaiwi, Pedersen Discuss Means of Preserving Syria's Unity, Security

The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)
The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)
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Albudaiwi, Pedersen Discuss Means of Preserving Syria's Unity, Security

The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)
The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi held a phone call with GCC Secretary General and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen.

During the call, the two sides stressed that the GCC countries support all efforts aimed at preserving Syria's unity, sovereignty, and security, and stand with the Syrian people.
According to SPA, they also discussed regional and international efforts aimed at preserving Syria's unity, sovereignty, and security, as well as the latest developments in the region and ways to boost cooperation.
Albudaiwi stressed that the GCC countries support all endeavors that help achieve stability, prosperity, and security for the Syrian people, and the importance of solidarity, on the part of the international community, in supporting efforts to achieve a comprehensive solution to the Syrian crisis that respects Syria's unity and sovereignty, and contributes to building a better future for Syria and its people.