OIC Strongly Condemns Escalation of Israeli Crimes in Northern Gaza Strip

 Palestinians who were displaced from northern Gaza set up a makeshift shelter at Gaza City's damaged Yarmouk stadium on October 14, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. (AFP)
Palestinians who were displaced from northern Gaza set up a makeshift shelter at Gaza City's damaged Yarmouk stadium on October 14, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. (AFP)
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OIC Strongly Condemns Escalation of Israeli Crimes in Northern Gaza Strip

 Palestinians who were displaced from northern Gaza set up a makeshift shelter at Gaza City's damaged Yarmouk stadium on October 14, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. (AFP)
Palestinians who were displaced from northern Gaza set up a makeshift shelter at Gaza City's damaged Yarmouk stadium on October 14, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. (AFP)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned on Monday “the continued escalation of war crimes” by Israeli force against Palestinian citizens, particularly in the northern Gaza Strip.

The OIC viewed these actions as part of attempts at forced displacement, ethnic cleansing, and genocide against the Palestinian people.

It held Israel responsible “for the ongoing aggression and organized terrorism practiced against the Palestinian people, which has resulted in the martyrdom of more than 42,654 citizens and the injury of over 100,000 others, mostly women and children. Thousands remain missing under the rubble.”

The OIC called for sanctions on Israel, the occupying power, and for it to be held accountable for all ongoing crimes and violations.

Additionally, it renewed its call on the UN Security Council “to assume its responsibilities, implement its resolutions, impose an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, and put an end to the ongoing violations of international law and relevant UN resolutions by Israel.”



Syrian FM: Saudi Arabia Will Be Destination of First Official Foreign Visit

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani. (AFP)
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani. (AFP)
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Syrian FM: Saudi Arabia Will Be Destination of First Official Foreign Visit

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani. (AFP)
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani. (AFP)

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani said on Monday that he received an invitation from his Saudi counterpart to visit the Kingdom, making it the destination of his first official foreign visit since his appointment to his post.

In a post on the X platform, he revealed that he received the invitation from Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abullah and that he was “honored to represent his country” during the official visit.

Shibani added that the “new Syria welcomes all Arab and foreign delegations. We are opening a new historic chapter that connects Syria’s past to its present and closes the chapter of boycott during the rule of the former regime.”

Hours earlier, head of Syria’s new administration Ahmed al-Sharaa underscored to Al-Arabiya television the importance of Saudi Arabia in Syria’s future.

“Saudi Arabia will play a major role,” he stressed, highlighting the recent “very positive” Saudi statements on Syria.

Saudi Arabia is seeking Syria’s stability, he added, noting the major economic opportunities available in his country.