UN General Assembly
1969

Jerusalem and the situation in Palestine and the Middle East. Or. behalf of more than 600 million Moslems, deeply affected by the sacrilegious act that seriously damaged the Al Aqsa mosque, the 25 Moslem States unanimously affirmed that the continuing threats to the sanctuaries of Islam at Jerusalem were direct consequences of the occupation of the city by the Israeli forces. Their Governments are equally determined to reject any solution of the Palestine problem that would not guarantee the return of the City to its status preceding the Israeli aggression of June 1967. They also expressed their desire to see all Governments, particularly those of the four great Powers, consider the deep devotion of the faithful of Islam to the Holy City and their solemn vow to fight for its liberation. 12. Confronted by the Middle East problem and the steady deterioration of the situation in that region, the Rabat summit conference also decided to launch an urgent and anguished appeal to the international community to make every effort to bring about the prompt withdrawal of