compliance with international law and human rights. He demanded a stern position against the Israeli settlement activities on Palestinian land. The Arab League general secretary, Nabil el-Araby, said in a speech read by head of the Arab League office in Geneva, Sa'ad al-Fararjy, that Israel insists to continue its settlement activities, besiege Gaza, and take steps to turn East Jerusalem into a Jewish city, along with other grave violations. He called on the international community to take immediate action to put a stop to Israeli policies and to enact strict and effective measures to restore stability in the region.