Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamed Hassan has urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to adopt a unified stance to protect the Palestinian statehood and establish a sustainable mechanism to document Israeli violations in Jerusalem. He made the call during a joint ministerial meeting between the Arab League and the OIC on Jerusalem, held in New York. Hassan emphasized the need for a collective effort to safeguard the Palestinian state.
Hassan stressed that Israel's actions in Jerusalem, including the repeated incursions by settlers and Israeli officials, restrictions on worshippers, and attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo, are unacceptable. He reiterated Malaysia's support for the establishment of a dedicated media platform to document and expose Israeli violations against holy sites and worshippers in Jerusalem. The Malaysian Foreign Minister also highlighted that East Jerusalem is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territories and the capital of the Palestinian state.
The OIC has been urged to take decisive action and coordinate collective efforts among its member states to protect the Palestinian statehood. Hassan's call comes amid escalating Israeli violations in the Al-Aqsa Mosque, including repeated incursions and restrictions on worshippers. Malaysia has strongly condemned these actions, which it views as attempts to alter the status quo in Jerusalem. The country's stance is in line with the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice on July 19, 2024.
The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion confirmed that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful. Hassan emphasized that any attempt to change the Arab, Islamic, and Christian identity of East Jerusalem or its demographic and legal character is illegal and must be rejected outright. The Malaysian Foreign Minister's statement reflects his country's commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and promoting a unified Islamic stance on Jerusalem.
The joint ministerial meeting between the Arab League and the OIC on Jerusalem aimed to discuss the latest developments in the city and coordinate efforts to protect the Palestinian statehood. The meeting comes amid growing concerns over Israel's actions in Jerusalem, which have been condemned by many countries and international organizations. Malaysia's call for a unified Islamic stance on Jerusalem reflects the country's efforts to promote a collective response to the crisis.
Hassan is leading the Malaysian delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which is being held from September 23 to 27. The Malaysian Foreign Minister's participation in the meeting reflects his country's commitment to promoting international cooperation and addressing global challenges. The OIC has been urged to play a more active role in protecting the Palestinian statehood and promoting a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The crisis in Jerusalem has been escalating in recent months, with repeated Israeli incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque and restrictions on worshippers. The situation has been condemned by many countries and international organizations, which have called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Malaysia's call for a unified Islamic stance on Jerusalem reflects the country's efforts to promote a collective response to the crisis and support the Palestinian cause.
Key points
- Malaysia urges OIC to establish a mechanism to document Israeli violations in Jerusalem.
- Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamed Hassan emphasizes the need for a unified Islamic stance to protect Palestinian statehood.
- Israel's actions in Jerusalem have been condemned by many countries and international organizations.
