A European country came in the way of Israel and 57 Islamic countries said this in unison.
French President Emmanuel Macron has demanded a ban on supplying arms to Israel to prevent further escalation of conflict in the Middle East. This move by Macron has been welcomed by the OIC, an organization of 57 Islamic countries. They have also demanded recognition of independent Palestine.
French President Macron had said on Sunday that the time has come for a ceasefire in Gaza. According to Macron, to stop the growing conflict in the Middle East region including Lebanon, and to find a political solution to this, it is most important to stop the supply of weapons to Israel.
OIC welcomed Macron's statement
On the other hand, the Organization of Islamic Corporation (OIC) issued a statement late on Sunday night welcoming Macron's demand. According to the OIC, the French President's demand is by international humanitarian rules. It also aligns with the legal advice of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the UN resolution related to this issue.
Demand to recognize independent Palestine
The OIC has demanded that France recognize an independent Palestine based on the border situation before the 1967 war, as well as recognize East Al Quds as the capital of Palestine. The OIC has appealed to France to support it by reiterating its position on the two-state solution and the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.
Stop military-economic aid to Israel- OIC.
Along with France, OIC has also demanded from other countries of the world to stop military and economic aid to Israel for the betterment of the situation in the Middle East. According to OIC, the atrocities being committed against the Palestinian people can be stopped only by stopping the military and economic aid being given to the Israeli army.
Appeal to impose sanctions on Israel
OIC has demanded all the countries of the world to take necessary steps against Israel. The Islamic group of 57 countries says that arms deals with Israel as well as such trades that can be harmful to the Palestinians should be stopped. OIC has appealed for strict sanctions on Israel to stop the growing conflict in the Middle East, so that the Israeli army is forced to immediately vacate the Palestinian territory and the ongoing attacks in Lebanon can be stopped.