SEPANG: The government will assist the families of 34 Malaysians participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission to Gaza to ensure their welfare is safeguarded.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that support would be extended to both the delegates and their families, ensuring that no difficulties arise during the mission.
As patron of Sumud Nusantara, he also expressed admiration for the commitment shown by the Malaysian participants in delivering aid to the Palestinian people.
"On behalf of the government, we will continue to provide whatever is needed, both for our friends on the mission and for their families here in Malaysia.
"I do not want their families to feel anxious or endure hardships. Assistance will be extended to them as well as to the delegation," he said during a teleconference with the 34 Malaysians at the Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) at the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) Central Warehouse here on Tuesday (Sept 30).
He said the strength shown by the 34 Malaysians in the GSF mission was extraordinary, marking a historic effort to uphold justice and defend the rights of the Palestinian people.
"These are challenging days for the mission, and as we know, Israel may issue threats or launch attacks. But with a strong spirit, their resolve becomes extraordinary," he said, adding that he prayed for the mission's success as it was crucial to breaking down the walls of tyranny and violence in Palestine.
Anwar also stated that he has been in constant contact with foreign leaders and partners to ensure the GSF mission remains a top priority.
Earlier, he received updates on the GSF vessel from SNCC director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby, who reported that the ship had entered the second-level yellow zone.
According to Sani Araby, the vessel was expected to enter the red zone within 28 hours, around 7pm on Wednesday (Oct 1).
A total of 34 Malaysians are on board the GSF mission, currently in international waters near Greece.
They are part of a larger group of activists from 45 countries sailing to Gaza to break the blockade on the territory. The flotilla has already faced several challenges, including drone attacks.
The voyage across the Mediterranean carries food, medicine and a message of peace, calling for an end to war and famine and demanding the opening of humanitarian corridors into Gaza. – Bernama
