Arab League Council Condemns Israeli Aggression and Genocide in Gaza Strip

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The League of Arab States has denounced Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, labeling them a "form of genocide" that subjects the Palestinian people to deadly conditions, starvation, and collective punishment. The Arab League Council called on the international community to intervene and end the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, which has led to a severe humanitarian crisis. The council also condemned Israel's plans to strip the Hebron Municipality of its powers over the Ibrahimi Mosque and its surroundings in the Old City, affirming Palestinian sovereignty over the site and rejecting any attempts to alter its status quo.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Arab League Council condemned Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, labeling them a "form of genocide" that subjects the Palestinian people to deadly conditions, starvation, and collective punishment.
  • The council called on the international community to intervene and end the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, which has led to a severe humanitarian crisis.
  • The council condemned Israel's plans to strip the Hebron Municipality of its powers over the Ibrahimi Mosque and its surroundings in the Old City, affirming Palestinian sovereignty over the site and rejecting any attempts to alter its status quo.
  • The council agreed to stay in session and requested the Secretary-General of the Arab League to work on implementing the resolutions and submit a report to the next session of the Arab League Council.
  • The council also requested that the Arab League missions and the Arab Ambassadors' Councils convey the contents of the resolution to their respective capitals.
  • The council welcomed the statement issued on July 21, 2025 by 28 countries, including 21 member states of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Japan, Norway, and New Zealand, regarding the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.
  • The council emphasized the need for immediate recognition of the State of Palestine as a legal and moral step that contributes to protecting the rights of the Palestinian people.
  • The council condemned the Israeli occupation forces' targeting of Islamic and Christian places of worship, and the recent attack on the Latin Church in Gaza City, which resulted in a number of deaths, injuries, and extensive damage to the church building.

Statistics:

  • The Gaza Strip has been under blockade for over 15 years, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis with over 1.5 million people unable to access basic necessities like food, water, and medicine.
  • The blockade has also resulted in a significant decline in economic activity, with the GDP per capita decreasing by over 70% since 2006.
  • Israel's economic measures against the State of Palestine have led to a financial crisis, with the Palestinian government facing a deficit of over $1 billion in 2025.
  • The Ibrahimi Mosque and its surroundings in the Old City of Hebron are a UNESCO World Heritage site, inscribed in 2017 due to its cultural and historical significance.
  • The mosque is an Islamic endowment administered by the Ministry of Islamic Endowments, and any attempts to alter its status quo or separate it from its Palestinian surroundings are considered a violation of international law.

Sources:

  • Qatar News Agency (QNA), "League of Arab States Council Condemns Israeli Aggression in Gaza Strip"
  • United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
  • European Union (EU)
  • United Kingdom (UK)
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Switzerland
  • Japan
  • Norway
  • New Zealand
  • UNESCO
  • Arab League Council

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