Anwar Ibrahim launched a fresh salvo against Israel following the airstrike which killed Hamas leader Sheikh Ismail Hanniyeh’s three sons and two grandchildren on the first day of Aidilfitri.
In a statement this evening, the prime minister said he contacted Ismail this afternoon to express his condolences and reiterate Malaysia’s undivided support for the Hamas leader’s family and the people of Palestine.
“The loss of innocent lives, especially children, under tragic circumstances is difficult to accept,” he added.
Anwar said Malaysia condemns and censures the “insolent Zionist Israel regime for perpetrating genocide on Palestinians”.
“This disgusting attack proves that the Zionist regime is not interested in a ceasefire as demanded by the UN Security Council and will not adhere to international laws.
“This brazen attack wipes out any hope towards a peaceful solution based on humanitarian principles and human rights will continue to be trampled upon,” he added.
Anwar said Malaysia reiterates its call for the international community to take stern action and hold Israel to task over this cruel act.
He added that the international community must work towards bringing peace to Palestinians, who have been suffering for the past 75 years.
According to Al Jazeera TV, Haniyeh’s sons - Hazem, Amir, and Mohammad - were killed when the car they were driving in was bombed in Gaza’s Al-Shati camp.
Hamas media reported that the attack also killed two of Haniyeh’s grandchildren and injured a third. - Mkini
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