The Secretariat General of Jeddah-based Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) has reiterated the inalienable stand of the OIC vis-à-vis Al-Quds, and urged the member states to unwaveringly extend support to the just Palestinian cause. The OIC's Secretary General Dr Akmaluddin Ihsan Oghlu, in a statement released here today, said the day of the Islamic solidarity with Al-Quds and the Palestinian people comes at a time when the occupying forces have started to withdraw from Gaza. 'It is hoped that this step will be followed by the withdrawal of the Israeli forces and the Israeli settlers from all occupied Palestinian territories including Al-Quds', said the statement. The statement underscored the importance of lifting the siege imposed on Al-Quds and ending the continuous threats directed to Al-Quds. It drew attention to the painful situation in Al-Quds caused by the repressive and illegal measures taken by the Israeli authorities which aim at judaization of Al-Quds and changing its historical and demographical landmarks. Confirming the importance of Al-Quds to all Muslims throughout the world, the statement urged the international community to take the required procedures for ending the Israeli aggression and the implementation of the resolutions pertaining to Al-Quds. 'Creation of such a positive environment will make it possible to resume the peace process and to enable the regional and international forces to resume their efforts for the implementation of the Road Map and bringing about the desired peace in the region', the statement added.
