The escalating violence in the Palestinian and Lebanese territories, including the brutal Israeli aggression on Gaza, has prompted Arab and Islamic leaders to take urgent action. To address the ongoing attacks and establish peace and stability in the region, a follow-up summit is set to take place in Riyadh on November 11, 2024. The key priorities of the leaders include halting the aggression, protecting civilians, unifying positions, and exerting pressure on the international community.
Saudi Arabia, known for its historic role in serving Islam and Muslims, has called for the Arab-Islamic summit under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The urgency of this meeting is in response to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Palestinian and Lebanese territories. The previous summit held in Riyadh on November 11, 2023, recognized the need for unified efforts and a collective stance to address the dangerous developments in Gaza and the rest of the Palestinian territories.
The summit has tasked the foreign ministers of several countries and the secretaries general of the Arab League and OIC to initiate immediate international action. This action aims to halt the war on Gaza, pressure for a serious political process, and seek lasting peace based on internationally recognized principles. The Ministerial Committee formed during the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit is engaging in diplomatic efforts to garner international support for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of civilians in Gaza.
The committee members have emphasized the need to halt the Israeli military aggression, which has displaced Palestinians and destroyed critical infrastructure. They condemned Israel’s violation of international law and humanitarian norms, and called for the establishment of safe corridors for humanitarian aid delivery. The committee reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
In meetings with world leaders, the committee members have called for urgent action to address the grave violations committed by Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinian people. They emphasized the need to hold the occupation forces accountable for their breaches of international law and humanitarian norms. The committee also expressed gratitude to countries like Spain for recognizing the State of Palestine and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Palestinian statehood and upholding the rights of the Palestinian people.
An urgent ministerial meeting of the Arab League and OIC was held in New York during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week. The purpose was to address the escalation of Israeli military attacks against Palestine and Lebanon. The attendees discussed strategies to intensify Arab and Muslim efforts within the international community to secure an immediate halt to Israeli aggression and protect the region from further conflict. The meeting also explored ways to facilitate the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in accordance with relevant international resolutions.
