OIC Commemorates International Day Of Solidarity With The Palestinian People
Umer Jamshaid Published December 01, 2021 | 11:35 AM
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) celebrated the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which coincides with 29 November of every year, by organizing a ceremony at the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah on 29 November 2021
Jeddah (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 01st December, 2021) The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) celebrated the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which coincides with 29 November of every year, by organizing a ceremony at the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah on 29 November 2021. The OIC Secretary General Mr Hissein Brahim Taha, gave a remark at the occasion.
The Secretary General observed that this year’s celebration comes at a delicate and critical moment with regard to the Palestinian question. This is because Israel, the occupying power, continues practices that entrench its colonial occupation of Palestinian lands through hostile policies, forced expulsion, ethnic cleansing, settlement, Judaization, land expropriation, destruction of property, continued blockade of Gaza, and denial of the Palestinian people’s national and legitimate rights.
He reiterated the OIC’s rejection and condemnation of all illegal Israeli occupation’s measures and practices to impose new realities on the ground. These include changing the demographic configuration of occupied Al-Quds, obliterating its Arab identity, expelling Palestinians from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan districts, desecrating their holy sites, violating their freedom of worship, and attempting to separate the city from its Palestinian surroundings.
On his part, the Consul General of the State of Palestine in Jeddah, Mahmoud Yahya Al-Asadi, stated that these inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to exist and live dignified life on their land and national soil, taken away from them by the oppressive occupier is non-negotiable. These rights, he said, have been stipulated in divine law and international resolutions, as well as human rights principles and United Nations resolutions.
The Permanent Representative of the State of Palestine to the OIC, Ambassador Maher Karaki, noted that the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity comes 73 years after the catastrophe of 1948 and 54 years after the 1967 occupation. Throughout these years, he said, the Palestinian people have continued to suffer systematic violations and aggression by Israel, the occupying power.
Recent Stories
London, Frankfurt stocks hit record highs on rate-cut hopes
May 9 culprits must be brought to logical end: Hanif Abbasi
Sanchez escapes through dust and gravel for nervy Giro triumph
Balochistan Assembly passes resolution to condemn May 9 attacks
Spain govt vows to block hostile BBVA bid for rival bank
NADRA holds open court to resolve public issues in Quetta
In south Brazil, race on to deliver aid ahead of new storms
Appeals against cipher case verdict adjourned till May 15
PIPS collaborates with CfP to enhance technological, educational infrastructure
China launches new satellite
Incidents of misbehavior with patrolling officers are unacceptable: IG NH&MP
Police arrests drug supplier, recover mainpuri
More Stories From World
-
Chad election results to be announced ahead of schedule
22 minutes ago -
UN official says Israel closure of Gaza crossings 'completely crippling' aid
42 minutes ago -
London, Frankfurt stocks hit record highs on rate-cut hopes
50 minutes ago -
In south Brazil, race on to deliver aid ahead of new storms
54 minutes ago -
Govt intends to reform energy sector to provide electricity to consumers at cheaper rates: Ahsan Iqb ..
1 hour ago -
UN says 80,000 displaced from Gaza's Rafah city as Israeli bombardment intensifies
1 hour ago
-
Wings of Faith: 2160 Pakistani Hujjaj reach the Prophet's city to embark on spiritual journey
2 hours ago -
Spanish court shelves Shakira tax fraud case
2 hours ago -
CPEC helps Pakistan expand economic base, enhance regional connectivity over past decade: Ahsan Iqba ..
2 hours ago -
Scientists win World Food Prize for work on Global Seed Vault
2 hours ago -
Boeing passenger plane exits runway in Senegal injuring 11
4 hours ago -
Pakistan eyes green energy, technology cooperation with China in CPEC 2nd phase
5 hours ago