Assessing the OIC's Role in the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Challenges and Effectiveness

Abstract

This paper critically assesses the role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict, focusing on its challenges and overall effectiveness. The OIC, as a major intergovernmental body representing the Muslim world, has consistently advocated for Palestinian rights and sought to mediate peace efforts. However, its influence has been limited by internal divisions, geopolitical complexities, and the shifting dynamics of international diplomacy. This study examines the OIC's diplomatic initiatives, its efforts to support Palestinian sovereignty, and the obstacles it faces, including member state disagreements and external political pressures. The paper also evaluates the extent to which the OIC has been able to achieve tangible outcomes, both within the Muslim world and on the global stage, in influencing a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. Ultimately, the paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the OIC’s effectiveness as a mediator and advocate in one of the most enduring geopolitical crises of the modern era.