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OIC to hold emergency meeting over Palestine in Istanbul

Türkiye Materials 15 May 2018 16:37 (UTC +04:00)
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold an emergency meeting in Istanbul on the issue of Palestine
OIC to hold emergency meeting over Palestine in Istanbul

Baku, Azerbaijan, May 15

By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend:

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold an emergency meeting in Istanbul, regarding Palestine, the OIC told Trend on May 15.

The emergency meeting of the OIC member states will be held on May 18 , 2018.

Prime Minister Binali Yildirim earlier said Turkey is calling on Muslim countries to reconsider relations with Israel.

Yildirim noted that Turkey sharply condemns Israel's actions directed against Palestinians.

He stressed that Turkey, as before, will support Palestine.

Protest actions are underway in the Gaza Strip amid the 70th anniversary of establishment of Israel and the transfer of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Yesterday, Israeli soldiers opened fire at the protesters. According to the latest information, 55 Palestinians were killed in the clashes, more than 2,700 were injured. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas announced a three-day mourning.

The UN Security Council will mull the situation in the Gaza Strip on May 15.

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