SEPANG, May 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance and full commitment to lead efforts, through bilateral channels, to secure the immediate release of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 humanitarian activists detained by Israel.
Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) director-general Datuk Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby said the commitment was conveyed by Anwar during a telephone conversation today.
"The Prime Minister is leading all efforts together with the Malaysian government by leveraging close bilateral relations and has been in close contact with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to press for the immediate release of all detained activists, ensure their safety, and prevent them from being imprisoned at Ketziot Prison," he said.
Speaking at a media conference on developments involving the GSF 2.0 mission today, Sani added that the SNCC was also informed by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan that Wisma Putra had intensified diplomatic efforts with Turkiye and several other countries.
Preparations have also been made, involving representatives of the Malaysian Embassy in Istanbul, Amman, and Cairo, to ensure the safety and release of citizens involved in the humanitarian flotilla mission.
He noted that the incident had sparked international outrage and condemnation, including statements and demonstrations in Italy, Turkiye, Spain, France, Belgium, Ireland, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, Australia, and Portugal, as well as by international organisations.
"They also condemned the interception and detention of humanitarian flotilla activists in international waters," Sani said.
The SNCC called on Malaysians to continue strengthening solidarity through special prayers, Qunut Nazilah, national prayer gatherings, as well as sustained diplomatic pressure and advocacy until all humanitarian delegates are released.
Yesterday, it was confirmed that all 50 vessels under the GSF 2.0 mission carrying 428 humanitarian activists from 40 countries were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, about 80 nautical miles from the Gaza coast.
