The 57-nation OIC said that Israel's approval of nearly 240 new housing units in occupied Jerusalem is a provocative step intended to sabotage the peace process.
The OIC's secretary general Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu said in a statement that Israel's behavior requires action by the international community to put a halt to Israel's arrogance.
Earlier Saturday, Egypt said that Israel's building permits for 238 new housing units in occupied Jerusalem are a sign that direct peace talks could collapse.
On Friday, the Arab League said it may ask the United Nations to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel goes ahead with building settlements.
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