The ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has exposed the shocking impotence of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League. Despite countless emergency meetings, strongly worded statements, and hollow declarations, these organizations have failed to take any meaningful action to stop the bloodshed or hold the aggressors accountable. Their inaction raises serious questions about their relevance and effectiveness in the Muslim world.
The OIC and the Arab League have become mere platforms for rhetoric, issuing condemnations that lead to no concrete steps. While innocent Palestinians continue to suffer under relentless violence, these organizations remain paralyzed by internal divisions and the influence of a few powerful members who prioritize their political and economic interests over Islamic solidarity. The recent emergency summits on Gaza have produced nothing but photo-ops and empty promises, proving once again that these bodies are incapable of delivering real solutions.
The OIC, which claims to represent 57 Muslim-majority nations, has been effectively hijacked by a handful of countries that dictate its agenda. Instead of being a unified voice for the Muslim Ummah, it has become a tool for geopolitical maneuvering. Similarly, the Arab League remains divided, with some member states normalizing relations with Israel while Palestinians endure occupation and bombardment. This hypocrisy undermines the credibility of these organizations and leaves the Muslim world without genuine leadership.
Given the failure of the OIC and the Arab League, it is time for a new coalition of Muslim nations that can act decisively on critical issues like Palestine. Countries like Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Azerbaijan – which have consistently shown moral clarity on Gaza – should lead this bloc. Unlike the OIC, this alliance must be free from the dominance of a few powerful states and should prioritize justice, humanitarian intervention, and practical steps over mere statements.
This new bloc could start with a core group and later expand to include other nations willing to take a principled stand. The OIC and Arab League have proven to be ineffective institutions, held hostage by political compromises and external influences. The Muslim world cannot afford to wait for their empty gestures anymore.
A new alliance, led by nations with the courage to act, must emerge to fill this leadership vacuum. If the existing bodies cannot fulfill their duty, then history will remember them as failed institutions, and the responsibility will shift to those willing to take real action for justice and liberation.
