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strikeAug 11, 2026

Expert Explains: How Netanyahu’s war unexpectedly birthed an Islamic defence alliance

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In 1969, an arson attack on the disputed Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem triggered the hurried formation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), with Palestine and Jerusalem among its priority areas.

Source: Omair Anas; Aravshah — Read the full report

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  • Omair Anas; AravshahBy Omair Anas; Aravshah

    In 1969, an arson attack on the disputed Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem triggered the hurried formation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), with Palestine and Jerusalem among its priority areas. Over 50 years later, something similar has unfolded following another conf…

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