Israel’s aggressive land reforms in occupied Palestinian zones drew fierce opposition from Bangladesh at the OIC’s Jeddah summit. Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman used the platform of the Open-Ended Executive Committee to denounce the law that facilitates West Bank property grabs, framing it as a predatory annexation strategy.
Dr. Rahman painted a grim picture: the law not only streamlines sales but also intimidates owners through public disclosures, altering the fabric of Palestinian territories including sacred Al-Quds Al-Sharif. He issued a clarion call for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, un impeded humanitarian access, and firm protection of land rights.
‘Only a free Palestinian state on 1967 lines offers enduring resolution to this crisis,’ he asserted, warning that such Israeli actions shatter prospects for a stable regional order and defy global legal standards.
Extending Ramadan wishes via Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Dr. Rahman affirmed Bangladesh’s democratic government’s readiness to partner with OIC allies. Key discussions with peers from Pakistan, Gambia, Palestine, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia focused on coordinated responses to the unfolding drama.
Bangladesh’s bold intervention at the OIC signals deepening involvement in the Palestinian cause, urging the world to prioritize justice and humanity amid relentless hostilities.