Jeddah (Saudi Arabia): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the Israeli bombing of a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) school in Gaza, which was sheltering displaced persons. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 40 Palestinians and injured numerous civilians, mostly women and children.
In a statement issued today, the OIC described the bombing as an extension of the ongoing genocide in Gaza and a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, the Geneva Conventions, relevant United Nations resolutions, and orders from the International Court of Justice.
The OIC welcomed the United Nations’ decision to include Israel on the “list of shame,” which names violators of children’s rights in armed conflicts. The organisation sees this as an important step towards supporting the rule of international law and ending the culture of impunity regarding Israeli war crimes, thereby ensuring justice for Palestinian victims.
The OIC called on the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to fulfil its responsibilities by working to end the continuous Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. The organisation urged serious measures to ensure accountability for those committing war crimes and genocide against Palestinians, ultimately achieving international justice.
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