The Malaysian government is prepared to take Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the alleged kidnapping and torture of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla, local media reported Monday.
Amirudin Shari, Chief Minister of the Malaysian state of Selangor, said Kuala Lumpur will initiate proceedings as soon as lawyers complete the collection of information and supporting evidence, the Malay Mail reported.
Over 400 international activists aboard the flotilla, which aimed to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza to deliver aid, were attacked and detained by Israeli forces last week in international waters.