The OIC, GCC, and Arab League jointly condemned Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza, calling it illegal, a threat to peace, and a continuation of war crimes against Palestinians.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Arab League Ministerial Committee (Gaza Contact Group) on Saturday issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip.

In a written declaration, the three bodies rejected the plan as a violation of international law, describing it as a dangerous escalation and an extension of the occupation. They said the move seeks to legitimize an illegal occupation and contradicts relevant resolutions of international legitimacy.

The statement accused Israel of continuing “massacres, starvation, forced displacement, land annexation, and settler terrorism” across Gaza and other Palestinian territories, warning that such actions may amount to crimes against humanity. These policies, it added, destroy prospects for peace and undermine both regional and international diplomatic efforts.

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The group called for an immediate end to Israel’s military operations in Gaza, as well as its violations in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and demanded the unconditional and urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The statement expressed support for ceasefire and prisoner exchange efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, describing them as key to easing the humanitarian crisis.

It also urged swift implementation of a planned Arab-Islamic partnership to rebuild Gaza and encouraged participation in an upcoming reconstruction conference in Cairo. The forced displacement of Palestinians, the statement stressed, is categorically rejected.

Holding Israel fully responsible for what it called crimes against humanity in Gaza, the joint declaration called on all UN Security Council permanent members to meet their legal and humanitarian obligations without delay.

(PC, AA)