Gaza ceasefire should be enforced immediately for the sake of Ramadan, says Anwar

Source: The Star

PETALING JAYA: The passing of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2728, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine, should be enforced immediately, especially during the fasting month, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

"For the sake of Ramadan, in the spirit for which this season is intended to engender contemplation, renewal of our faith, and return to family, today's legally binding resolution must be enforced now.

"We must immediately relieve the people of Gaza from the immense pain and suffering they have now endured for almost six months," he said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Tuesday (March 26).

Anwar also urged that the United States prevail upon its ally to respect the will of the international community and accordingly observe the ceasefire and permit the immediate and massive entry of emergency aid.

He added that Malaysia also endorsed the UNSC Resolution 2728, calling for an immediate ceasefire of all hostilities in Gaza.

The ceasefire must also include the immediate release of all hostages, and the immediate and urgent, expedited delivery of aid into the territory now, Anwar added.

"We applaud the bravery and commitment to humanity of the ten elected members of the council - Algeria, Guyana, Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, South Korea, and Switzerland.

"Malaysia remains committed to the Palestinian cause and will continue efforts for the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as well as the admission of Palestine as a full member of the United Nations," he added.

On Monday (March 25), the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The resolution was passed with 14 votes in favour while the US abstained.