Jeddah, Dhu-AlQa'dah 7, 1435, Sep 2, 2014, SPA -- The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Iyad Ameen Madani, expressed strong condemnation of Israel's confiscation of 400 hectares of Palestinian lands, west of Bethlehem in the West Bank. He emphasized that continuation of the policy of confiscating lands, building and expansion of Israeli settlements were aimed at creating new realities on the ground, which is a grave violation of international law and international legitimacy resolutions. Madani called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and take position to end Israel's violations and ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people, lands and holy sites. --SPA 16:29 LOCAL TIME 13:29 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w