Islamic countries set to meet in Jeddah for an emergency session on crisis in Palestine

In response to the escalating crisis in Palestine, foreign ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will convene in Jeddah on March 7 for an emergency session. The meeting aims to address Israel’s continued military aggression and the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the occupied territories.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will participate in the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), reaffirming Pakistan’s strong stance on the Palestinian cause. The Pakistan Foreign Office emphasized that Islamabad remains committed to advocating for Palestinian rights on global platforms.

“The session will focus on collective measures to counter Israeli aggression, violations of Palestinian rights, and any efforts to displace Palestinians from their homeland,” the Foreign Office stated.

During the meeting, Pakistan will reiterate its call for Israel’s complete withdrawal from all occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Dar is also expected to strongly reject any proposals for forced displacement of Palestinians and emphasize the urgent need for a sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

Regional Diplomacy and Global Reactions

Beyond the OIC discussions, diplomatic efforts are intensifying across the region. Arab leaders are set to gather in Cairo to deliberate over a controversial plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which suggests placing Gaza under external control while displacing its Palestinian population. The plan has drawn widespread criticism, with many Arab and Muslim-majority nations firmly opposing any forced relocation of Palestinians.

The Arab League summit on regional reconstruction coincides with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s renewed backing of Trump’s proposal, describing it as “visionary.” However, Palestinian leaders, the broader Arab world, and even some Western allies have rejected the idea outright, calling it a violation of Palestinian sovereignty.

On the sidelines of the OIC summit, Foreign Minister Dar is expected to hold key bilateral meetings with his counterparts from leading Islamic nations, further strengthening Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements on the issue.

As the humanitarian situation in Palestine continues to deteriorate, the upcoming OIC meeting is seen as a crucial opportunity for Islamic nations to present a unified stance against Israeli aggression and advocate for immediate international intervention.

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