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OIC Condemns Israel's Genocidal Massacres in Gaza

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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has denounced Israel's ongoing mass killings of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, considering it a grave breach of international humanitarian law and UN resolutions. The Israeli military offensive has continued unabated, with at least 38,345 Palestinians killed and over 88,295 injured since October 7. The OIC has called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to intervene and put an immediate end to Israel's genocidal aggression against the Palestinian people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The OIC has condemned Israel's ongoing mass massacres of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a grave breach of international humanitarian law and UN resolutions.
  • At least 38,345 Palestinians have been killed and over 88,295 injured since Israel's military offensive began on October 7.
  • The Israeli aggression has resulted in the forceful displacement of nearly two million people from the Gaza Strip, with the majority of displaced people forced into the densely crowded city of Rafah near the Egyptian border.
  • The majority of those killed and wounded are women and children, according to Palestinian and international organizations.
  • The OIC has called on the international community, including the UN Security Council, to intervene and put an immediate end to Israel's genocidal aggression against the Palestinian people.
  • The Israeli military has been accused of systematic destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure in Gaza.

Statistics:

  • At least 38,345 Palestinians have been killed since October 7.
  • Over 88,295 Palestinians have been injured since October 7.
  • Nearly two million people have been displaced from the Gaza Strip.
  • The majority of those killed and wounded are women and children.
  • At least 10,000 people are unaccounted for, presumed dead under the rubble of their homes in Gaza.

Sources:

  • Palestine News and Information Agency (WAFA), "OIC condoles with Palestine over Israeli massacre in Gaza", July 12, 2024.
  • (Source information not provided for the other sources cited in the original text)

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