Jeddah (Web Desk): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has decided to convene an emergency meeting on Israeli aggression in Palestine.
According to the OIC, the decision was pushed by Saudi Arabia, which is the chair of the Islamic Summit.
“Upon the request of the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia, chair of the Islamic Summit, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will on Sunday 16 May 2021 hold a virtual open-mended meeting of its Executive Committee at the level of foreign ministers,” the OIC wrote on Twitter.
Upon the request of the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia, chair of the Islamic Summit, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will on Sunday 16 May 2021 hold a virtual open-mended meeting of its Executive Committee at the level of foreign ministers... pic.twitter.com/LgG6trjDlJ
— OIC (@OIC_OCI) May 13, 2021
It said that the meeting will shed light on the Israeli aggression in Palestine, particularly Al-Quds Al-Shareef, and acts of violence in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa mosque.
According to Gaza's Ministry of Health, so far, 17 children have been killed as a result of Israel's air strikes, while the number of wounded has risen to 500, out of which 26 are in critical condition.