PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has strongly condemned the Israeli military for intercepting two humanitarian aid vessels to Gaza, which were carrying Malaysian nationals, in international waters earlier Wednesday (Oct 8).
Anwar said he was informed that the vessels - the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and Thousand Madleens - were unlawfully intercepted by Israeli forces at around 10.50am (Malaysian time).
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“I strongly condemn this provocative act, which clearly violates international law.
“The act of detaining humanitarian vessels carrying aid for the people of Gaza is inhumane and a blatant breach of fundamental human rights and universal human dignity,” he said in a statement today.
Anwar demanded the immediate release of all Malaysian activists and volunteers on board the vessels, calling for their safety and proper protection throughout their detention.
“The Madani government will do everything possible to safeguard the lives of Malaysians involved in this humanitarian mission,” he added.
He said that Malaysia would engage with friendly nations and international organisations to facilitate their prompt release.
