Malaysia’s foreign minister on Sunday condemned “atrocities” in Gaza, saying they reflected “indifference and double standards” on the plight of the Palestinian people.
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“They are a direct result of the erosion of the sanctity of international law,” Mohamad Hasan told his counterparts from the regional Asean bloc.
Mohamad’s comments ahead of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit on Monday in Kuala Lumpur come as Israel has stepped up its campaign this month in war-torn Gaza.
The bombardment has drawn international criticism, alongside calls to allow in more aid after Israel only partially eased a total blockade imposed on March 2.
“The atrocities committed against the Palestinian people continue to reflect indifference and double standards,” Mohamad said.
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“Asean cannot remain silent,” said Mohamad, whose country holds the rotating chairmanship of the bloc.