THE ISRAEL-PALESTINE WAR AND THE FAILURE OF THE OIC: A DEEP DIVE INTO INEFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

The Israel-Palestine conflict remains one of the most protracted and divisive issues in modern geopolitics, with decades of violence, displacement, and failed peace initiatives. Despite the region's significant historical, religious, and political importance to the Muslim world, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), established as a collective voice of Muslim nations, has struggled to produce any tangible impact on the resolution of this conflict. This article explores the reasons behind the OIC's ineffectiveness, analyzing factors such as internal divisions, varying national interests among member states, and the organization's limited geopolitical influence. Additionally, it examines how global powers, regional dynamics, and the lack of a unified strategy within the OIC have hindered its ability to mediate or enforce resolutions. The analysis further considers how the OIC’s role as a symbolic platform for solidarity has overshadowed its potential as a force for practical diplomacy. Ultimately, the paper underscores the OIC’s declining relevance in resolving the Israel-Palestine issue and calls for a re-evaluation of its mandate and approach in addressing modern geopolitical challenges.