I would like to address the shameless murder of at least 10 activists on Gaza-bound aid ships, the Flotilla, boarded by Israeli military forces on Monday. The attack was a disgrace to humanity and a mockery to human rights. The Flotilla was in no way, aiming to de-legitimize the Israeli government through their actions. Their sheer determination to reach out to thousands of Palestinians in need of food and medical aid despite the cruel blockade by the Israeli military should be applauded by people around the world.
It is time for the Government and leaders in Malaysia to reiterate their show of support and commitment to the cause of the Palestinians by recalling the motion unanimously passed by the House of Representatives of the Malaysian Parliament on 12 January 2009 against the Attack in Gaza. The resolution among others, condemn strongly the Israeli military attacks on the Palestinian Territory of Gaza that are claiming the lives of Palestinian civilians, including women, children, infants and the elderly, and urges the full withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian Territory of Gaza. In addition to that, we also appeal to the international community to immediately extend humanitarian contributions to the people of the Palestinian Territory of Gaza. In light of this resolution, I would like to call everyone, regardless of political ideology or faith to stand united against the attack on Flotilla and to call to the Government of Malaysia to hold on to the 2009 pledge made by issuing a strong message condemning the Israeli government for the atrocious killings.
I hope our Premiere, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will not follow the foot steps of Barack Obama, in keeping silence over what happened to Flotilla but to stand up against the Israeli military aggression without fear or favour. Therefore, I call for an urgent motion to be tabled in the Parliament next week to further debate and solidify the Malaysian’ government’s firm response to this incident.
NURUL IZZAH ANWAR
Member of Parliament
Lembah Pantai
