The Position of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on the Palestinian Issue

Abstract

The current study discusses the evolution of the position of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on the Palestinian issue since its establishment until the present time, in which the Palestinian issue is experiencing a critical circumstance in light of the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Palestinian territories since October 7, 2023. The importance of the role of the OIC lies in the fact that the OIC is considered the most prominent international organization representing Islamic countries, while the Palestinian issue is considered one of the most prominent issues for Islamic peoples and countries. The study discusses the organization’s positions on the Palestinian issue and the factors influencing it. The study examines the most prominent achievements made by the organization in supporting the Palestinian issue, as well as the most prominent challenges facing the OIC in taking a more effective position in favor of the Palestinian issue. The study relies on the descriptive analytical approach and the comparative approach. Regarding data sources, the study relies mainly on analyzing many decisions and summits of the OIC, speeches by secretaries-general and officials, and official reports published on the organization’s website. It also relies on secondary sources such as previous research and studies, newspaper articles, and specialized books. The study concluded that one of the most important achievements is the decision of the OIC rejecting the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.