Ceasefire for Gaza: Malaysia's gambit

Raising their voices: Participants of the ‘Action Action Siege For Palestine’ picket gathering during the New Year countdown near the United States Embassy in Jalan Tun Razak — SHAARI CHEMAT/The Star

MALAYSIA has never remained silent about Israel’s occupation of Gaza. We have been making staunch protests against the Zionist regime’s apartheid occupation for decades. But the latest Israeli military operation that began in October last year has stoked the fires of opposition much higher in this country.

Apart from the ongoing economic boycotts, Malaysia is looking into working its diplomatic channels to ensure more action is taken against Israel, which remains unrepentant due to formidable backing from some of its Western allies.