Palestine: in New York, the OIC highlights the important role of the Al-Quds Committee chaired by the King

By Le360 (with MAP) on 04/17/2022 at 4:56 p.m.

The group of ambassadors of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in New York highlighted the important role of the Al-Quds Committee, chaired by King Mohammed VI, in favor of the defense of the holy city and the preservation of its identity.

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This recognition represents a reaffirmation of the King’s leadership as Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. It is also a unanimous appreciation by the representatives of the Islamic Umma in New York, of the tireless efforts of the sovereign on the international scene, in order to support the Palestinian cause, preserve the specific status of the holy city and assist the Maqdessi populations.

The tribute paid by the Islamic group to the action of the King in his capacity as Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee prompted a belated and desperate Algerian rejection, which was ignored by the group.

In this statement adopted last Friday, following the Israeli aggression in Al-Quds, the group also highlighted the historic Hashemite guardianship of King Abdullah of Jordan over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

The group also condemned the incursion of the Israeli occupation forces into the Al-Aqsa mosque, the closing of its doors and the aggression of the unarmed worshipers in the mosque compound and on its esplanades.

This is a “brazen provocation” to Muslim sentiments and a “continued aggression” against the Palestinian people, Al-Quds and its holy places, the group said, rejecting any attempt to alter the historic status and Islamic and Christian holy sites in Al-Quds, including Al Aqsa Mosque and Al Haram Acharif.

In this statement presented by the Palestinian delegation, the OIC group in New York urged the international community, in particular the UN Security Council, to ensure the protection of civilians, especially children, calling for the withdrawal of all forces occupying Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al Haram Acharif. He also called for the immediate release of all detained worshipers.

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