Analysis: Islamic summit on Jerusalem showcases new Mideast alliances
The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates did not attend the emergency meeting, sending a message that they would not be standing shoulder to shoulder with Iran.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a news conference following the extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Turkey(photo credit: REUTERS/OSMAN ORSAL)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: