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The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) denounced the Israeli Knesset's approval of legislation aimed at annexing the occupied West Bank and imposing alleged Israeli sovereignty over it.An OIC statement on Thursday said that this legislative action, coupled with another law formalizing a settlement, represents a blatant infringement of international law, pertinent United Nations resolutions, the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.Furthermore, the OIC applauded the ICJ's Advisory Opinion, which unequivocally reiterated Israel's legal and humanitarian obligations under international law. The court's opinion emphasized the necessity for unimpeded humanitarian operations spearheaded by the United Nations and its associated bodies, particularly the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), while also highlighting the accountability mechanisms for those perpetrating attacks against humanitarian personnel and infrastructure.The OIC asserted that the occupied Palestinian territory, which encompasses the Gaza Strip and the West Bank — including east Jerusalem, constitutes a singular geographical entity. Consequently, any claims of Israeli sovereignty over these areas are devoid of legal standing and are categorically null and void according to international law.The OIC called upon the international community, specifically the United Nations Security Council, to fulfill its obligations and take immediate and decisive action to curb these violations and transgressions. Such actions not only jeopardise the viability of a two-state solution but also threaten broader international efforts to foster justice, stability, and peace in the region.

The State of Qatar took part in the 7th Meeting of the OIC-COMCEC Central Banks Forum in Istanbul on September 28-29, reports QNA.HE the Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud al-Thani, represented Qatar at the meeting, which discussed a raft of topics on the agenda.Sheikh Bandar also met with Governor of the Central Bank of Turkiye, Dr Fatih Karahan, and deliberations in the meeting touched on strengthening bilateral co-operation in financial and banking fields.

The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) announced that it will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to review the serious humanitarian and human rights repercussions of the unlawful Israeli attack on the State of Qatar on Sep. 9. The attack is considered a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and international humanitarian law, as well as a threat to the security, safety, and stability of the region. In a statement, the Commission said that, based on the strong condemnation of the brutal attack by OIC Member States and in line with the outcomes of the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Doha on Sep. 15, 2025, the emergency meeting will focus on the human rights and humanitarian dimensions of the crisis. It will assess the situation on the ground and issue urgent recommendations that serve the interests of OIC Member States. The IPHRC reaffirmed its commitment to working with all Member States and relevant stakeholders to uphold the fundamental rights of civilians and to ensure accountability for the flagrant violations of international law.

The Preparatory Ministerial Meeting for the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled for Monday, convened on Sunday in Doha. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, with the participation of the Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The meeting will address a draft statement regarding the Israeli attack against the State of Qatar on Sept. 9, which targeted residential buildings in Doha housing several leaders of the Hamas movement.

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha arrived in Doha Sunday morning to participate in the emergency Arab-Islamic summit scheduled to be held in Doha on Monday.OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by HE Director of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim bin Yousif Fakhro.