OIC Condemns Israel's Plan to Impose Military Control over Gaza Strip

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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned Israel's announcement to impose full military control over the Gaza Strip, describing it as a "dangerous and unacceptable escalation" and a "flagrant violation of international law." OIC Deputy Permanent Representative Fikriye Asli Gven stated that this move is a continuation of Israel's grave violations, including killing and starvation, forced displacement, and annexation of Palestinian land. The OIC called for the immediate cessation of Israeli aggression and demanded that Israel allow the entry of humanitarian assistance into the Gaza Strip.

Key Takeaways:

  • The OIC condemned Israel's plan to impose full military control over the Gaza Strip, describing it as a "flagrant violation of international law."
  • OIC Deputy Permanent Representative Fikriye Asli Gven stated that this move is a continuation of Israel's grave violations, including killing and starvation, forced displacement, and annexation of Palestinian land.
  • The OIC demanded the immediate cessation of Israeli aggression and called for the entry of humanitarian assistance into the Gaza Strip.
  • The group also demanded the implementation of the Arab Islamic Reconstruction Plan for the Gaza Strip and active participation in the upcoming reconstruction conference.
  • Ambassador Gven reaffirmed the OIC's support for the Two-State solution and its rejection of all attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land.
  • The OIC held Israel responsible for the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip and called upon the international community to take urgent action to stop Israel's aggressive policies.

Statistics:

  • According to the OIC, Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip constitute grave violations, including killing and starvation, attempts at forced displacement, and annexation of Palestinian land.
  • The OIC reported that 13 August 2025 was the date of the announcement by Israel to impose full military control over the Gaza Strip.
  • The High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution is scheduled to resume on 22 September in New York.

Sources:

  • Palestine news and Information Agency - WAFA - English (August 13, 2025)
  • Statement of OIC Deputy Permanent Representative Fikriye Asli Gven (August 13, 2025)