MALAYSIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS ISRAELI ACTIONS AGAINST GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA
MALAYSIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS ISRAELI ACTIONS AGAINST
GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA
Malaysia strongly condemns the criminal and cowardly acts of aggression by Israeli forces against the Global Sumud Flotilla, a peaceful humanitarian mission carrying life-saving aid to Gaza on 2 October 2025. The unprovoked and indiscriminate actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law, including international maritime law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
Malaysia demands the immediate and unconditional release of all activists, humanitarian workers and crew members aboard the flotilla, including 12 Malaysians, and their vessels, as well as the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Malaysia reiterates that the Global Sumud Flotilla is a legitimate and peaceful humanitarian initiative, undertaken to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza. At a time when the Palestinian people are facing genocide, starvation, deteriorating health and other unimaginable sufferings, this mission is not only lawful under international law but also a moral obligation that the international community must respect and protect.
Malaysia calls upon the United Nations Security Council and the international community to take urgent and concrete action to end Israel’s impunity, enforce international law and hold Israel responsible for these actions.
The international community must no longer tolerate Israel’s blatant disregard for global norms and principles. Malaysia remains resolute in supporting all genuine efforts towards achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace, including the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 border with East Jerusalem as its capital.
PUTRAJAYA
2 October 2025