Jerusalem, August 18, 2025: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister’s visit to the illegal “Ofra” settlement in the occupied West Bank, denouncing it as a provocative act accompanied by racist statements.
In a statement, the OIC said the Israeli leader reiterated his commitment to preserving settlements, asserting control over the so-called “Land of Israel,” and obstructing the establishment of a Palestinian state.
The organization described the visit as a new escalation of Israel’s flagrant violations of international law and United Nations resolutions, including UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, both of which deem settlement activity illegal and call for its immediate cessation.
The OIC stressed that the visit and accompanying rhetoric reflected Israel’s expansionist and colonial ambitions, defiance of the international community, and undermining of peace efforts based on a two-state solution.
It urged the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to take decisive action to halt Israel’s occupation and settlement activities and to provide international protection for the Palestinian people.
