The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned a decision by Israeli authorities to seize 15 Palestinian homes in the Silwan area in the occupied city of Al-Quds (Jerusalem), warning that the move could lead to the forced displacement of several Palestinian families.
In a statement, the OIC’s General Secretariat described the action as “illegal” and said it forms part of a broader pattern aimed at altering the demographic and cultural character of Jerusalem. The organization warned that such measures represent a serious escalation and contribute to what it termed policies of forced displacement.
According to the statement, the planned seizures are intended to transfer the properties to settlement groups, raising concerns over increasing tensions in the occupied territories. The OIC reiterated its position that all Israeli settlement activities and annexation-related decisions in the West Bank lack legal validity under international law.
The organization also urged the United Nations Security Council and the wider international community to intervene, calling for immediate steps to halt actions it says violate international law and threaten regional stability.
The OIC renewed its appeal for accountability and protection of Palestinian rights, stressing the need for urgent global action to prevent further escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories.