Islamic Conference Organization Slams “Israel’s” Settlement Activities in East Al Quds

The 57-nation Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) condemned the "Israeli" enemy on Saturday for renewing settlement construction in occupied Al Quds (Jerusalem) and urged the international community to put an end to what it called "Israeli arrogance".

The organization said that "Israel's" approval of nearly 240 new housing units in occupied Al Quds (Jerusalem) is a provocative step intended to sabotage the peace process.

The OIC's secretary general Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu said in a statement that "Israel's" behavior requires action by the international community to put a halt to "Israel's" arrogance.

Earlier Saturday, Egypt said that "Israel's" building permits for 238 new housing units in occupied Al Quds (Jerusalem) are a sign that direct peace talks could collapse.

On Friday, the Arab League said it may ask the United Nations to recognize a Palestinian state if "Israel" goes ahead with building settlements.