Representative of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Suleiman Sheikh, said in his speech that the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People coincides this year with extremely difficult conditions due to Israeli violation of international resolutions and its siege and arrest policies against the Palestinians. Suleiman Sheikh condemned Israeli practices to make the land Jewish and for its non-compliance with international law and human rights. He demanded a stern position against the Israeli settlement activities on Palestinian land. The Arab League general secretary, Nabil el-Araby, said in a speech read by head of the Arab League office in Geneva, Sa’ad al-Fararjy, that Israel insists to continue its settlement activities, besiege Gaza, and take steps to turn East Jerusalem into a Jewish city, along with other grave violations. He called on the international community to take immediate action to put a stop to Israeli policies and to enact strict and effective measures to restore stability in the region. --SPA 14:19 LOCAL TIME 11:19 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/948190