The Organization of Islamic Cooperation called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities to stop the Israeli aggression and the systematic escalation against the Palestinian people, stressing that all measures affecting Al-Aqsa and Jerusalem are null and void.

A statement issued by the organization - at the conclusion of an emergency ministerial summit convened by the organization virtually at the request of Saudi Arabia - called for an immediate cessation of attacks on civilians, describing them as "violating international law and UN resolutions."

The organization considered that Israel is an occupying power, and that it does not have any legitimate rights in the Palestinian territories.

She said that she condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli brutal attacks against the Palestinian people, and warned against continuing attacks and incitement to commit them.

During the summit, Secretary-General Yousef Al-Othaimeen called on the international community to shoulder its political, moral, humanitarian and legal responsibilities.

To stop the Israeli aggression and the systematic escalation against the people of Palestine, their sanctities, properties, and rights guaranteed by international law.

Al-Uthaimin explained - according to the organization’s statement - that the attacks, confiscation of property and calls for the eviction of right-holders from their lands.

It is a denial of their legitimate rights and does not serve the peace process, but rather it prepares sincere attempts to reach a just, comprehensive and lasting solution.

"Today, we are called upon to adhere to the international legitimacy and the Arab initiative, and to move in all directions in everything that serves peace, and restores rights to their owners," he added.

Saudi condemnation

In turn, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan announced his country's strong rejection and condemnation of Israel's provocative plans and measures to forcibly evacuate Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, and all military actions that caused civilian casualties, including children and women.

Farhan added that Israel is carrying out "flagrant violations" against the Palestinians, and called on the international community to take action to stop the ongoing military operations.

For his part, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that the time has come to show our unity and firmness on Palestine.

He added that the Islamic nation "is waiting for us to play a leading role and Turkey is ready to take all necessary steps," stressing that Israel is responsible for the escalation in East Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and that the prohibition of worship in Al-Aqsa and forcing residents to leave their homes has brought the situation to what it is now. .

Earlier on Sunday, the organization’s summit was launched at the request of Saudi Arabia (the chair of the Islamic summit), to discuss the Israeli escalation in Palestine.

Erdogan: Israel must be taught a hard lesson

In the same context, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the international community should teach Israel a strong and deterrent lesson against its reckless attacks in Palestine.

During a phone call today, President Erdogan discussed with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani developments on the Palestinian arena, according to a statement by the Turkish Presidency's Communication Department.

Erdogan assured Rouhani that Turkey had shown its response in the strongest way to Israel's attacks and injustice in Palestine.

He added to his Iranian counterpart that the Islamic world should pursue unity in discourse and action on Palestine.

Today, the death toll from the Israeli aggression in Palestine has risen to 202, including 181 in Gaza and 21 in the West Bank.