The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the Israeli Knesset's preliminary approval of a bill aimed at banning the Muslim call to prayer (Adhan), describing the measure as invalid and a discriminatory and racist legislative act. The General Secretariat said the proposed legislation represents a dangerous escalation in what it described as a series of Israeli decisions, laws, and measures aimed at restricting the Palestinian presence and targeting Arab and Islamic identity, SPA reported. It called on the international community, particularly the United Nations and its relevant bodies, to take urgent action to halt Israeli measures and policies that violate international law. It also urged the repeal of the proposed legislation and other measures it characterized as discriminatory and illegal, and called for safeguards to ensure freedom of worship and the protection of Islamic holy sites.
