# OIC extraordinary session in Jeddah

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oic-extraordinary-session-in-jeddah
> Updated: 2026-08-28T14:27:54.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held its 23rd extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The summit focused on the Palestinian cause, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, developments in Jerusalem, and the Israeli E1 settlement project in the West Bank.

During the session, member nations reaffirmed their support for Palestinian statehood. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan described settlement projects as a “direct threat to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state,” while Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf criticized the failure to maintain a ceasefire. Senegal’s Minister Cheikh Niang advocated for a viable Palestinian state capable of coexisting with Israel under international law.

The summit also resulted in the unanimous election of Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as the new Secretary-General. Ahmed, a former Mauritanian Foreign Minister with extensive UN experience, will succeed Hussein Ibrahim Taha.

## Claims

- Senegalese Minister Cheikh Niang advocated for an independent Palestinian State coexisting in peace with Israel. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was unanimously elected as the new Secretary-General of the OCI. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation consists of 57 member states. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf reaffirmed the country's support for the Palestinian people at the OCI meeting. (single source)
- Ahmed Attaf attributed the failure to follow up on the Gaza ceasefire to the intransigence of Israeli authorities. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: OCI summit in Jeddah addresses Palestinian statehood and leadership

At the OCI summit in Jeddah, Algeria and Senegal reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood, while Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was elected as the organization's new Secretary-General.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oci-summit-in-jeddah-addresses-palestinian-statehood-and-leadership

### 2026-08-26: OIC elects Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as new Secretary-General

The OIC held an extraordinary meeting in Jeddah, electing Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as Secretary-General and addressing the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem developments.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oic-holds-extraordinary-summit-in-jeddah-to-elect-new-leader

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