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Arab, Muslim leaders slam Israel's war on Gaza but shy away from punitive steps

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit attend a press conference during the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit to discuss Gaza crisis, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 11, 2023. © AHMED YOSRI / REUTERS

Arab and Muslim leaders rejected Israel’s "self-defence" claims in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire at a joint summit in Riyadh. But they declined to approve punitive economic and political steps against the country over its war against Hamas.

The outcome of a joint summit of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in the Saudi capital highlighted regional divisions over how to respond to the war even as fears mount that it could draw in other countries.

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