West Bank & Jerusalem
OIC condemns Nauru's plan to open Jerusalem embassy
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The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has condemned the Republic of Nauru's decision to open an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, Middle East Eye reported. The OIC emphasized that Jerusalem is an integral part of Palestinian territory and stressed the international legal status of the city under international law.
Nauru's move follows similar decisions by other countries to relocate diplomatic missions to Jerusalem in recent years. The step has drawn repeated criticism from Palestinian authorities and Arab states, who view such embassy relocations as violations of Palestinian sovereignty. The OIC's statement reflects broader regional opposition to recognizing Israeli administrative control over the contested city, which both Palestinians and many Arab nations claim as their capital.
