The Arab grassroots blamed Arab states, whose territories would be part of the anticipated colonial project, for empowering Israel through normalization agreements, and abandoning the resistance movements in the region.

The UN, OIC, Arab League and GCC alongside a number of European countries slammed the decision as a “dangerous escalation” that violates international law.

The plan was slammed by the two countries as it does not meet their aspirations in displacing Palestinians out of their homelands, and demilitarizing the resistance groups in Gaza.

The summit is the second of its kind since the aggression began in October 2023, though the participating nations have taken no concrete action to stop the genocide.

Countries raised the issue of Israel’s repeated violations of UN resolutions seeking ceasefire in Gaza and its complete disregard and hostility towards international law

Colombia and Brazil join a growing list of countries that has expressed support for South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide

Despite the brutal atrocities committed by Israel in the last two months of its war on Gaza, Western countries, especially the United States, have remained firm in their support

The summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia and attended by 57 countries — members of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) — also rejected the Israeli claim that its war on Gaza was in “self-defence”

A large number of Arab and other West Asian countries have defied the US pressures and openly taken a stand against the Israeli war in Gaza for the first time in decades

The statement came during an official two-day visit by a Saudi delegation to Palestine, which also saw the appointment of the first ever Saudi ambassador. Meanwhile, Palestinian organizations and activists have expressed concern over the talks

In a statement issued after its contact group meeting in Cairo, the Arab League also underlined the need for better coordination among the host countries to facilitate return of Syrian refugees

Despite repeated high-level visits, US officials have so far failed to convince the Saudis to normalize relations with Israel. The recent visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also confirms speculation that Gulf Cooperation Council countries are striving for more autonomy