OIC condemns Israeli incursions

GENEVA—The Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) on Wednesday terming Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip a “severe blow to peace initiative and Palestinian-Israeli negotiations” condemned the incursions that caused heavy loss of life. Ambassador Masood Khan, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, speaking on behalf of OIC at the Human Rights Council said Israeli attacks have served a severe blow to the peace initiative and Palestinian-Israel negotiations.
Ambassador Khan condemned the Israeli incursions that caused massive loss of lives of men, women and children. He appreciated the Council members for holding a special debate, on the request of OIC, on the situation of human rights in the Gaza Strip and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The OIC has also presented a draft resolution condemning the killings by Israel.—Agencies