Palestine Supports Ould Cheikh Ahmed's ISCO Election
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation elected, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as its new Secretary-General, replacing the Chadian Hussein Ibrahim Taha, whose term ends in November 2026. Ould Cheikh Ahmed brings over 30 years of experience in diplomacy and crisis management and is a candidate for the position for the 2027-2032 term. Palestine welcomed the election and emphasized the importance of strengthening unity and coordination among member states to support the Palestinian cause and confront Israeli policies, focusing on the threat posed by settlement schemes, aggression on Gaza, and assaults on holy sites. The new Secretary-General pledged to continue following up on the decisions of Islamic summits and to enhance cooperation for the benefit of the member states. At the same time, the organization adopted a resolution condemning Israeli occupation plans and reaffirming the rights of the Palestinian people and their insistence on ending the occupation.
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