Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's criticism of Western countries' lack of action against Israel's atrocities in Gaza has drawn support from prominent international figures across various fields.
Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams praised the premier and posted on social media that history cannot be forgotten when discussing issues.
“But I of course cannot accept the fact that when you discuss issues, we’re only confined to one particular incident forgetting the thousands and thousands of victims from the nakba (catastrophe) of 1947-48.
“Mashallah @anwaribrahim speaking facts”, said the two-time World Cup winner with New Zealand in 2011 and 2015, who has been critical of the situation in Gaza.
Anwar drew the international spotlight when he criticised Western countries during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on March 11, for their lack of action against Israel's atrocities in Gaza.
The premier, who is on a six-day official visit to Germany, questioned the humanity of the West and condemned their “selective” and “ambivalent” attitude towards the conflict.
Acclaimed British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan said Anwar is standing for the majority of the world’s people in defending the rights of Palestinians.
“We have reached a point where the prime minister of Malaysia @anwaribrahim now speaks for the majority of the world’s people and not a European or Western leader,” he wrote on X.
French journalist Arnaud Betrand shared the same clip of Anwar's stance, describing it as "an immensely satisfying must-watch".
Betrand also shared Anwar’s quote where the premier stated that a solution cannot be achieved by being so one-sided, in terms of looking only at one particular issue and erase 60 years of atrocities.
Renowned Swedish-Lebanese singer-songwriter Maher Zain expressed gratitude to Anwar, posting "Thank you Mr Prime Minister @anwaribrahim", for his contribution to the discourse.
‘Stunning exchange’
Portuguese politician and author Bruno Macaes wrote on X:
“A stunning exchange in Berlin between Scholz and Anwar Ibrahim.
“We live in a new world. Germany just didn’t get the memo. The contrast in public speaking ability also striking”.
Anwar had said that Israel's decades-long policies against Palestinians and its atrocities were the root cause of the ongoing conflict.
More than 31,000 people have been killed since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza nearly five months ago.
- Bernama
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