Malaysia Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and International Action
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) — Malaysia "unequivocally condemns" the incessant and targeted attacks by the Zionist Israeli regime on civilians in Gaza, which have resulted in the horrific loss of innocent lives, including women, children, as well as medical and media personnel.
Deliberate Targeting of Hospitals and Residential Areas
According to the Malaysian Foreign Ministry, the deliberate targeting of hospitals, including the most recent devastating assault on the Kamal Adwan Hospital where patients and medical staff were forcibly removed, subjected to inhumane treatment, with vital infrastructure destroyed, clearly violates international humanitarian law, international human rights law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
War Crimes and Genocide
"The relentless airstrikes, forced evacuations, and systematic targeting of residential areas and designated safe zones are clear acts of genocide and war crimes," said the ministry, widely known as Wisma Putra, in a statement Friday.
Obstructionist Tactics of Israeli Prime Minister
Wisma Putra said the obstructionist tactics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have stalled meaningful progress in ceasefire negotiations, exacerbating Palestinians’ suffering and undermining crucial diplomatic efforts to achieve an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
International Community’s Responsibility
The international community must live up to the collective responsibility to end these atrocities and devastations, protect innocent lives and what little is still left in Gaza, as well as ensure accountability of those responsible for the genocide and war crimes, it said.
Call for Peace, Justice, and Respect for International Law
"Peace, justice and respect for international law must prevail. For these, the genocide and occupation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory must be brought to an end, and an independent and sovereign State of Palestine established, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Palestine deserves its rightful place as a full member of the United Nations," said the ministry.
Conclusion
The people of Malaysia stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine and the international community in condemning these heinous acts and demanding an immediate end to the attacks. We urge the international community to take concrete action to hold those responsible accountable and to work towards a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Malaysian government’s position on the Israeli attacks on Gaza?
A: The Malaysian government "unequivocally condemns" the attacks and calls for an immediate end to the violence and a permanent ceasefire.
Q: What are the implications of the Israeli attacks on international law and human rights?
A: The attacks violate international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and relevant United Nations resolutions.
Q: What is the position of the Malaysian government on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
A: The Malaysian government supports the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital and calls for an end to the Israeli occupation and occupation-related violence.