PUTRAJAYA – While expressing his relief over the news of a ceasefire for four days in Gaza, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains apprehensive of the aggressive actions of the Israeli regime.
“It’s a relief but facing the violent regime which made the statement that they would continue with violence, is really worrying us,” he said.
He was speaking to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Al-Furqan in Precinct 11, here today.
Asked if Malaysia will send volunteers to Gaza during the truce, Anwar said the matter was up to a joint decision with Arab and other Islamic nations.
“We are open to send whatever we agreed. It is subject to our agreement with Arab and Islamic countries especially the neighbours surrounding Palestine,” he said.
It was reported that a ceasefire on the Israeli-Palestine war for four days began today and an exchange of hostages followed several hours later.
The ceasefire agreement facilitated by Qatar with the assistance of Egypt and the United States should have been in effect last night, but was delayed over last minute disagreements.
The ceasefire, which began at 7am local time (1pm Malaysian time) involved a truce in the north and south Gaza. – November 24, 2023