Raisi Calls For Sanctions On Israel, Designate Israeli Army As Terrorist Group

RIYADH: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for unified action from Muslim countries to impose oil and goods sanctions on Israel and designate the Israeli army as a “terrorist group.”

Addressing the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Saturday, hosted by Saudi Arabia in response to the dire situation in the Gaza Strip, Raisi accused Israel of using internationally banned weapons and violating international humanitarian laws in Gaza.

Raisi Declares US a Crime Partner of Israel

Raisi declared the United States a major partner in Israel’s actions against Gaza, citing unconditional backing of aggression and the daily provision of weapons. He urged Islamic nations to collaborate and exert pressure on both Israel and the United States to cease hostilities.

“The top priority now is a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip,” Raisi asserted, adding, “We must work to remove Israeli forces from Gaza.” He stressed that the time for action had come, emphasizing the importance of unity among Islamic countries.

Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh

The Arab-Islamic Summit convened leaders from Arab and Asian nations, including prominent figures such as Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas, Egypt’s Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, and Iraq’s Abdul Latif Rashid. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President of Libya’s Presidential Council Mohamed Al-Manfi also participated, along with Asian leaders, including Presidents Joko Widodo of Indonesia and Sady Japarov of Kyrgyzstan.

The summit sought a unified and collective position on the crisis in Gaza, with leaders calling for an immediate end to the war. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas described the Palestinians as facing an “unmatched genocidal war” and urged the United States to pressure Israel into halting its offensive. Abbas also called for international protection for Palestinians and appealed to the UN Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities by stopping aggression and delivering aid to Gaza.