Rabat – In a statement on Friday, the Islamic Cooperation Organization recognized king Mohammed VI’s role in supporting the Palestinian cause on the international stage.
The group of ambassadors from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OCI) in New York highlighted the importance of the Al-Quds Committee in defending the holy city of Jerusalem (Al-Quds) and preserving its unique identity.
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI is president of the committee.
This recognition affirms the Moroccan King’s leadership as Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. It is also a unanimous appreciation from OIC New York representatives of king Mohammed VI’s efforts in support of the Palestinian cause and the Maqdes population on the international scene.
The group’s tribute to Morocco’s King as chairman of the Al-Quds committee was rejected by Algeria, but the group ignored the opposition, according to a report from Morocco’s press agency.
In the same statement, the Group condemned the attack of the Israeli occupation forces on the Al-Aqsa mosque, the closing of its doors, and the force used against unarmed worshipers within the vicinity of the mosque.
OCI considers the act a “brazen provocation” to Muslims and a “continued aggression” against the Palestinian people.
The group further explained in a statement that it rejects any attempt to meddle with the historic status of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Al-Quds, including Al Aqsa Mosque and Al-Haram Acharif.
The OIC Group in New York urged the international community, including the UN Security Council, to take measures to protect civilians, especially children in the holy city.
The Islamic Cooperation group further called on Israel to withdraw all forces occupying Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Haram Acharif, and to immediately release all worshipers detained during Israeli forces’ raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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