Jeddah, Shawwal 09, 1435, August 05, 2014, SPA -- Dr. Iyad bin Amin Madani, Secretary General of the Jeddah-based Islamic Cooperation Organization, called today for respecting the current 72-hour humanitarian truce in Gaza Strip, hoping that it would be a prelude to a sustaining ceasefire and final stoppage of the Israeli military aggression against the Palestinian people. In this regard, he lauded the unity of the Palestinian position, calling for lifting the Israeli siege against Gaza Strip and underscoring the importance of prompt delivery of medical and humanitarian assistance to the needy. --SPA 22:44 LOCAL TIME 19:44 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w