The Malaysian government is prepared to take Israel to the International Court of Justice over the abduction and torture of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla.
Amirudin bin Shari, chief minister of the Malaysian state of Selangor, said on Monday that Kuala Lumpur will initiate proceedings as soon as lawyers complete the collection of information and supporting evidence.
Over 400 international activists aboard the flotilla, which aimed to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza to deliver aid, were attacked and abducted by Israeli forces last week in international waters.
“We will not remain silent; we will not stop. While the legal team gathers all documentation on violations of international law, they (flotilla participants) were kidnapped more than once, they were tortured,” Amirudin said.
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He added that the legal action follows acts of brutality, including abduction, torture, and sexual violence perpetrated by Israeli forces on the flotilla activists, particularly Malaysian participants.
The chief minister stated that the move will be followed by continued diplomatic pressure by the government to demand the full liberation of Gaza. Although the GSF 2.0 mission has concluded, Malaysia and Selangor’s commitment to the Palestinian cause will continue.
There are plans to bring international conferences related to Palestine to Malaysia in the future to strengthen advocacy efforts. He stated that the Global Sumud 3.0 will continue the struggle against the Israeli regime until the blockade on Gaza is lifted.
The Global Sumud Flotilla has confirmed that activists abducted from Gaza-bound vessels were subjected to sexual violence, physical assaults, and degrading treatment. The flotilla demanded safe passage for its humanitarian mission to the blockaded Palestinian territory, denouncing the Israeli regime for carrying out illegal acts of piracy.
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