MWL, GCC Hail ICJ's Advisory Opinion on Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territories

A placard reading "Free Palestine, end Israel Occupation" is pictured on Parliament square, central London, on June 8, 2024 at the end of "National March for Gaza", calling to "end the genocide" and "stop arming Israel". (AFP)
A placard reading "Free Palestine, end Israel Occupation" is pictured on Parliament square, central London, on June 8, 2024 at the end of "National March for Gaza", calling to "end the genocide" and "stop arming Israel". (AFP)
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MWL, GCC Hail ICJ's Advisory Opinion on Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territories

A placard reading "Free Palestine, end Israel Occupation" is pictured on Parliament square, central London, on June 8, 2024 at the end of "National March for Gaza", calling to "end the genocide" and "stop arming Israel". (AFP)
A placard reading "Free Palestine, end Israel Occupation" is pictured on Parliament square, central London, on June 8, 2024 at the end of "National March for Gaza", calling to "end the genocide" and "stop arming Israel". (AFP)

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel’s policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, affirming the illegality of the Israeli presence in the occupied Palestinian territories for 57 years.
In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed the importance of this decision, which is a positive step towards the human and legal right of the Palestinian people to reach a just and comprehensive solution to their cause and to ensure obtaining their legitimate rights to self-determination and establishing their independent state in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international legitimacy resolutions, SPA reported.

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, also welcomed the opinion issued by the International Court of Justice in The Hague, saying that it confirms and reinforces the Palestinian people's attainment of their legitimate and legal rights in accordance with international and United Nations resolutions to regain the Palestinian territories seized by the Israeli occupation forces
He pointed out that the settlement decisions and attempts to change the geography carried out by the Israeli occupation forces are illegitimate measures that do not enjoy any regional or international recognition, and do not change anything on the ground, stressing that the seized Palestinian territories will remain Palestinian and an inherent right of the Palestinian people.
Moreover, Albudaiwi reiterated the firm stances of the GCC countries towards the Palestinian issue, and support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to obtain their state.



Saudi Arabia, Gulf, Arab Countries Stress their Support of Syria’s Security, Unity

Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)
Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia, Gulf, Arab Countries Stress their Support of Syria’s Security, Unity

Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)
Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia, Gulf and Arab countries stressed on Thursday their “unwavering support for Syria’s security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, and their categorical rejection of all forms of foreign intervention in its internal affairs.”

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Turkiye, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Egypt held over the past two days extensive discussions on developments in Syria.

In a statement, the FMs, “welcomed the agreement reached to resolve the crisis in Sweida and emphasized the importance of its implementation to safeguard Syria’s unity and its people, prevent further bloodshed, protect civilians, and uphold state sovereignty and the rule of law.”

They “commended the commitment expressed by Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa to hold accountable all those responsible for violations against Syrian citizens in Sweida.”

“They further expressed support for all efforts to restore security, state sovereignty, and the rule of law in Sweida and across all the Syrian land, while firmly rejecting violence, sectarianism, incitement, and hatred,” they added.

They condemned and rejected Israel’s repeated attacks on Syria, considering them “blatant violations of international law and a flagrant assault on Syria’s sovereignty that undermine its security, stability, territorial integrity, and the safety of its people, as well as the Syrian government’s efforts to rebuild a new Syria that fulfills the aspirations of its people.”

Moreover, the FMs said “Syria’s security and stability are integral to regional security and a shared priority.”

They called on the international community to support the Syrian government in the reconstruction process.

They also urged the UN Security Council to assume its legal and moral responsibilities by ensuring the full withdrawal of Israel from occupied Syrian territories, halting all Israeli hostilities against Syria and interference in its internal affairs, and ensuring full implementation of Resolution 2766 and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.