Zarif Calls for Muslim Unity against ’Israeli’ Occupation

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged Muslims across the globe to strengthen their unity against the "Israeli" occupation of Palestinian lands.

"We as Muslims must put aside our differences and within an organized framework take practical measures to [help] put an end to all signs of occupation," Zarif said on Sunday.

His remarks were made as he addressed the 5th extraordinary Organization of Islamic Cooperation [OIC] Summit on Palestinian issues in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.

He lashed out at the Zionist entity for its "expansionist plans" to change the demographic makeup of al-Quds and its Judaization.

As a step toward the full liberation of Palestine, Zarif considered that the Muslim countries need to "prevent the illegal attempts by "Israeli" aggressors to change the status quo of the occupied al-Quds."

He also added that ""Israel's" continued and brutal occupation" of Palestinian territories is a breach of "the basic principles of international law."

Elsewhere in his remarks, Zarif criticized the UN Security Council for failing to take action over "Israeli" "threat against global peace and security."

Calling on the OIC member states to remain committed to the Palestinian cause, he further expressed the Islamic Republic's fortitude in supporting the Palestinians in their battle against the "Israeli" occupation.

Meanwhile, Indonesia is hosting the two-day OIC summit on Palestine and al-Quds upon the request of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, held to consolidate the organization's efforts to support the Palestinian people in their struggle for their rights.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team