OIC to Hold Extraordinary Meeting Tuesday to Address Israeli Violations at Al-Aqsa 

Palestinians gather in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound for the Friday noon prayer in Jerusalem on January 6, 2023. (AFP)
Palestinians gather in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound for the Friday noon prayer in Jerusalem on January 6, 2023. (AFP)
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OIC to Hold Extraordinary Meeting Tuesday to Address Israeli Violations at Al-Aqsa 

Palestinians gather in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound for the Friday noon prayer in Jerusalem on January 6, 2023. (AFP)
Palestinians gather in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound for the Friday noon prayer in Jerusalem on January 6, 2023. (AFP)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold an extraordinary meeting for its executive committee on Tuesday to address the Israeli violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. 

The meeting will be held at its headquarters in Jeddah. 

Tensions ran high at Al-Aqsa last week when Israel's new far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir briefly visited the holy site. 

The move drew widespread condemnation in the Arab world. 

UN Security Council members voiced concern on Thursday and stressed the need to maintain a status quo at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound. 



King Salman, Crown Prince Condole US President on Victims of New Orleans Terrorist Incident

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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King Salman, Crown Prince Condole US President on Victims of New Orleans Terrorist Incident

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of condolences to US President Joe Biden on the victims of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said: "We have learned of the news of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans, resulting in deaths and injuries. As we condemn this heinous act, we express to Your Excellency, the families of the victims, and the friendly people of the United States of America our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
According to SPA, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has also sent a cable of condolences to Biden, saying: "I have learned of the news of the terrorist incident that took place in the city of New Orleans, resulting in deaths and injuries. As I condemn this act, I express to Your Excellency, and the US friendly people my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.”