OIC Condemns Israeli Aggression Against Palestine, Emphasizes Need for International Action

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Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, delivered a speech at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in Jeddah, addressing the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. The minister emphasized the OIC's solidarity with Palestine and condemned the Israeli forces' crimes, including occupation, killing, starvation, displacement, and genocide. He urged the international community to put an end to these crimes and firmly confront plans to displace the Palestinian people from their land. Prince Faisal also stressed the importance of breaking the siege and allowing the entry of relief and humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, as well as supporting UNRWA and other United Nations agencies operating in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 21st Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC member states was held in Jeddah, where Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah delivered a speech addressing the Israeli aggression against Palestine.
  • The minister emphasized the OIC's solidarity with Palestine and condemned Israeli forces' crimes, including occupation, killing, starvation, displacement, and genocide.
  • Prince Faisal urged the international community to put an end to these crimes, reject Israeli plans to impose full military control over the Gaza Strip, and confront plans to displace the Palestinian people from their land.
  • The minister called for supporting UNRWA and other United Nations agencies operating in the occupied Palestinian territories, and for supporting the Palestinian National Authority and its reform measures.
  • Prince Faisal also expressed support for Egyptian and Qatari efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the rapid delivery of humanitarian aid.
  • He noted the ongoing work of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee to communicate with influential countries around the world and perform the tasks entrusted to it.
  • The minister reiterated the Kingdom's complete rejection of the "greater Israel vision" and settlement and expansionist projects.

Statistics:

  • 21st Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC member states.
  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah delivered his speech on August 25, 2025, in Jeddah.

Sources:

  • Saudi Press Agency. (2025, August 25). Prince Faisal bin Farhan leads KSA's delegation to OIC gathering [Article].