Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday renewed his call for peace and justice for Palestinians, strongly condemning what he described as genocide in Gaza and the indiscriminate bombing of southern Lebanon.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s position on the escalating conflict in the Middle East and urged immediate diplomatic efforts to prevent further regional instability.
“Malaysia’s position is clear. We remain steadfast in our call for peace and justice for the Palestinian people, in our unequivocal condemnation of the genocide in Gaza, and in our opposition to the indiscriminate bombing of southern Lebanon,” he wrote.
The Malaysian leader expressed deep concern over the widening hostilities, warning of the dangers posed by further escalation across the region.
Anwar said he had maintained close communication with several regional leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, as well as other Gulf leaders.
“These conversations reflect the gravity with which Malaysia regards the present crisis, and the urgency of preventing it from spreading further,” he stated.
The prime minister emphasised Malaysia’s commitment to diplomatic engagement and efforts aimed at preventing the conflict from expanding into neighbouring countries.
His remarks reaffirmed Kuala Lumpur’s longstanding support for Palestinian rights and its opposition to military actions affecting civilian populations in Gaza and Lebanon.