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