Anwar Ibrahim Condemns Israel's Actions to Hold a Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza including 10 Malaysians

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (wearing purple batik) / DOK Instagram @anwaribrahim_my

JAKARTA - Malaysian Prime Minister (PM) Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Israel's actions in holding the Gaza humanitarian aid ship, the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) in international waters.

"I condemn the Israeli regime's violent actions against the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission in international waters, which is a clear violation of maritime law and resembles a pirate act that tarnishes the universal humanitarian principle," Anwar Ibrahim said in a statement in Kuala Lumpur, Thursday, April 30. reported by ANTARA.

According to information conveyed by Anwar Ibrahim in Telegram, 22 GSF ships sailing in the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 mission were detained by Israel while passing through international waters. Six of the 22 ships involved 10 Malaysian citizens.

PM Anwar also urged all parties to immediately act and ensure that no acts of violence are imposed on all activists, including 10 Malaysian citizens, who are currently detained and cut off from communication.

"Their safety must be guaranteed without compromise," he said.

He also stated that the Malaysian Government was communicating and working closely with friendly countries to ensure that the activists were immediately released.

PM Anwar emphasized that in this critical situation, the values of compassion and humanity must overcome all differences and Malaysia will continue to stand firm in upholding these principles.