2024 International Symposium On Al-Quds To Be Held In Jeddah By OIC And UN

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) will host the 2024 International Symposium on the Question of Al-Quds. The symposium will take place next Monday at the OIC's headquarters in Jeddah.

The symposium aims to shed light on the Israeli occupation's policies of forced displacement and confiscation of Palestinian property in Jerusalem through the intensification of Judaization. These actions will be placed in the broader context of similar illegal activities occurring in other parts of the occupied Palestinian territory.

Special focus will be given to the ongoing Israeli war in the Gaza Strip, the mass forced displacement of the Palestinian civilian population, and other violations of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law. The theme of this year's symposium is "Al-Quds and the Gaza War: Palestinian Identity and Existence Under Threat of Erasure."

The symposium will also show joint support for international efforts to halt the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and initiate an irreversible political process to end the Israeli occupation. The ultimate goal is to achieve a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace based on international law and relevant UN resolutions.

The program includes an opening session featuring speeches from key figures such as the OIC Secretary-General, representatives from Saudi Arabia, Palestine, and CEIRPP. Additionally, there will be a panel discussion titled "Al-Quds in the Shadow of the War on Gaza: Challenges to Peace and Security in the Region and Beyond," which will include four experts from Jerusalem.

This event advocates for independence for Palestine within borders established before 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. It aims to highlight both historical injustices and current challenges faced by Palestinians under occupation.

By bringing together international voices, this symposium seeks to foster dialogue aimed at ending Israeli occupation. It underscores a collective commitment to achieving lasting peace through adherence to international laws and UN resolutions.

The symposium's discussions are expected to contribute significantly towards understanding and addressing issues related to Palestinian identity under threat. It also aims at mobilising global support for ending violations against Palestinians.

Through these efforts, organisers hope to pave a path towards peace that respects Palestinian rights while promoting regional stability. The event serves as a platform for raising awareness about critical issues affecting Palestinians today.

With inputs from SPA