Dewan Rakyat Speaker Condemns Israel’s Attack On GSF 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Dewan Rakyat speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has strongly condemned Israel’s recent attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0, describing it as deeply troubling, wholly unacceptable and a blatant disregard for international law.

He said the armed intervention not only obstructed the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, but also led to the detention of 175 pro-Palestinian activists involved in the mission.

“Such actions constitute a grave violation of international legal norms and humanitarian principles,” he said in a statement today.

Johari said the House of Representatives views the incident with utmost seriousness and called on Israel to immediately release all individuals who have been unlawfully detained.

“The continued use of force against unarmed humanitarian initiatives further worsens an already dire humanitarian situation and undermines global efforts towards peace and stability,” he added.

Johari also expressed solidarity with the international community in supporting those involved in the humanitarian mission, stressing that the House of Representatives remains committed to the principles of justice, human dignity and the rule of law.

He called on heads of parliaments worldwide, inter-parliamentary bodies and international organisations to take a principled and united stance against the ongoing violence.

“It is imperative to end the violence against the Palestinian people, ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza, and hold those responsible for violations of international law accountable,” he said.

Johari also reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to advocating a just and lasting peace based on international law and the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.

Yesterday, Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) director-general, Datuk Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby, said 175 GSF 2.0 activists, including 10 Malaysians, had been abducted and taken to Israel by sea on vessels belonging to the Zionist regime.

-- BERNAMA