AU, OIC, Arab League Call for End to Occupation
The African Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and League of Arab States jointly demanded an immediate end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Commentary
Following a consultative meeting at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, the three organisations issued a joint declaration calling for an immediate end to Israeli occupation. They reaffirmed commitment to a two-state solution based on the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian state.
Why it matters
The declaration brings together African, Islamic and Arab multilateral bodies behind a unified position on the Palestinian question. It signals sustained diplomatic pressure for Palestinian statehood and full UN membership.
The declaration names 4 June 1967 as the reference border for an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The stub does not indicate any binding commitments or enforcement measures attached to the call.
The players
African Union
A continental body of African states headquartered in Addis Ababa that coordinates political and economic integration across the continent.
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
An intergovernmental body representing a large bloc of Muslim-majority states that frequently addresses the Palestinian issue.
League of Arab States
A regional organisation of Arab countries that has long coordinated positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The details
The three organisations met at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa to evaluate developments concerning the Palestinian cause and issued a formal communique afterward. The statement also expressed support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East while condemning ongoing measures targeting its operational mandate.
Timeline
4 June 1967: Reference date for the proposed Palestinian state borders.
5 November 2026: Joint declaration issued by the AU, OIC and Arab League.
Political Context
The declaration reaffirms the two-state framework anchored to the 4 June 1967 borders, a position the Arab League and OIC have repeatedly endorsed. It adds an explicit push for full Palestinian UN membership alongside recognition by nations that have already acknowledged the State of Palestine.
For readers following the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the declaration signals that African, Islamic and Arab bloc positions remain aligned around the 1967 borders. The stub does not specify any changes to policy, travel, or aid that would directly affect individual readers.
The takeaway
The joint call shows that major multilateral bodies continue to converge on the two-state framework even as implementation remains unresolved. Watch whether member states move from declarations to formal recognition or UN membership votes.
Further reading
For broader analysis of positions like this one, see Commentary on Wisevoter.
