Anwar demands release of 16 Malaysians detained after Israeli interception of aid flotilla

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia strongly condemns the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 (GSF2.0) bound for Gaza by the Israeli Zionist regime, 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 yesterday, 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 by the Zionist regime.

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