Malaysia condemns Israel's detention of GSF activists, says Anwar


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia strongly condemns the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 bound for Gaza by Israel as well as the detention of more than 100 activists, including 16 Malaysians, involved in the peaceful humanitarian mission.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a Facebook post on Monday (May 18), said Malaysia demands guarantees for the safety of all activists involved and their immediate release.

"This outrageous act by the evil regime against a humanitarian aid mission not only violates human rights and international law but also reflects the Zionist regime's ruthlessness in blocking humanitarian assistance, silencing humanitarian voices and oppressing anyone who rises to defend and stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people," he said.

Anwar stressed that the world could not continue to bow to the cruelty and atrocities committed.

"The oppression against the Palestinian people and those delivering humanitarian aid must stop immediately and Israel must face justice and accountability," he said. – Bernama

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