The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned Israel's recent approval of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, labelling the move a "flagrant violation of international law." The announcement from the OIC follows reports from the Israeli rights group Peace Now, which indicated that the Israeli government made this decision secretly in early April. This development comes amidst rising tensions and violence in the region, particularly around Palestinian settlements. As of now, the Palestinian Presidency's office has also criticized the settlement approvals, stating that they contravene international legal norms. The OIC's general secretariat affirmed that Israel, described as... [Continue Reading]