Arab-Islamic Summit Condemns Israeli Actions in Gaza, Calls for Designating Israeli Army as "Terrorist Organization

Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 03:01am on 12 Nov 2023,Sunday International

Leaders at the Arab-Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia strongly criticized Israel's conduct in the Gaza conflict, with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi urging Islamic countries to label the Israeli army a "terrorist organization." The emergency meeting, merging the Arab League and OIC, follows Hamas's October attacks, resulting in a high civilian death toll. Despite calls for a ceasefire, Israel, backed by the US, remains unyielding. Regional divisions emerged on proposed actions, highlighting the complex dynamics at play. The summit's significance is underscored by the attendance of key leaders, including Raisi's historic visit to Saudi Arabia.  

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