Kuala lumpur: The government is engaging and working closely with partner countries to secure the immediate release of 10 Malaysians detained while taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 humanitarian mission. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim condemned what he described as violent actions by Israeli forces against the mission in international waters, calling it a clear violation of maritime law and akin to piracy that undermines universal humanitarian principles.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysia urges all parties to act immediately and ensure no harm comes to any of the activists, including the 10 Malaysians who are currently detained and out of contact. Anwar emphasized that their safety must be guaranteed without compromise in a statement he posted on Facebook.
Anwar, who is also the principal patron of the Sumud Nusantara mission, highlighted the importance of compassion and humanity prevailing over differences, and affirmed Malaysia's commitment to upholding these principles. He expressed reliance on both divine intervention and comprehensive diplomatic efforts, urging Malaysians to keep the Global Sumud Flotilla in their prayers.
Earlier, the Sumud Nusantara Command Center (SNCC) confirmed the interception and boarding of 22 vessels under the GSF 2.0 mission by Israeli forces in international waters en route to Gaza. This included six vessels with 10 Malaysians on board. SNCC director-general Datuk Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby identified the Malaysians involved, providing details of their respective vessels.
In a separate post, Anwar criticized the actions of the Zionist regime aimed at halting GSF's humanitarian mission to deliver aid to the people of Gaza. He described these actions as cowardly and insane, and reassured the families of the activists of the Malaysian government's commitment to securing their release.
The prime minister also shared that he had reached out to Sani Araby to obtain the latest updates regarding the detention of the GSF activists, reinforcing the government's proactive approach in addressing the situation.