The Extraordinary Arab Summit, scheduled to take place in Egypt on March 4, could have been a valuable opportunity to strengthen Arab unity and solidarity around the Palestinian cause. Unfortunately, backroom dealings, manipulations, and underhanded tactics have once again taken precedence, undermining the credibility of an organization that is supposed to defend the common interests of the Arab nation.
A Monopoly on Decision-Making
A small group of Arab countries has taken it upon itself to monopolize the preparations for this summit, drafting the expected conclusions alone, without any consultation with the rest of the concerned Arab states. Such an exclusionary approach is unacceptable, raising a fundamental question: Since when has the defense of the Palestinian cause become the privilege of a select few, at the expense of Arab consensus?
An Arab League Losing Its Way
By acting in this manner, these countries are further weakening an Arab League that, over the years, has been sinking into moral and intellectual corruption. Instead of being a genuine platform for dialogue and the defense of just causes, it has become a stage for political maneuvering and opportunistic calculations, pushing aside any real chance for collective action.
Voices Refusing to Endorse This Farce
Faced with these distortions, some Arab states refuse to endorse this illusion of unity and remain committed to an inclusive and unified approach, in line with the historical principles of Arab solidarity. Within its mandate at the United Nations Security Council, this authentic Arab voice continues to advocate for Palestine, defending the rights of the oppressed without seeking recognition or gratitude.
But how long will the Arab order remain plagued by such deceitful practices? How long will some states continue to exploit just causes for their own interests? History will remember that, in the face of the existential challenges threatening the Palestinian national project, it was not an external enemy that most weakened Arab solidarity, but rather internal divisions and the irresponsibility of certain leaders.
OMSAC Press & Media Department
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