Array
(
    [_edit_lock] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1710494851:31
        )

    [tdc_dirty_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [tdc_icon_fonts] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:0:{}
        )

    [_oembed_4e6dd7c0510f64cd7c4ab4a354930985] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
In an interview, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called out Western 'hypocrisy' over its attitude towards Gaza compared to the Ukraine conflict: "Why is it so difficult even to call for a cease-fire in Gaza?" pic.twitter.com/w804LSlfc7
— DW News (@dwnews) March 14, 2024

        )

    [_oembed_time_4e6dd7c0510f64cd7c4ab4a354930985] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1710494826
        )

    [_oembed_e6be1ca189492e5e9f326554d415b293] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
Anwar calls out Western ‘hypocrisy’ on Gaza, rejects selective approach

        )

    [_oembed_time_e6be1ca189492e5e9f326554d415b293] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1710494671
        )

    [_oembed_c7884818bb95401f25416d8cb16f5314] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
Anwar’s ‘Western hypocrisy’ rebuke in Berlin gets lauded by international figures

        )

    [_oembed_time_c7884818bb95401f25416d8cb16f5314] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1710494672
        )

    [_thumbnail_id] => Array
        (
            [0] => 178115
        )

    [_edit_last] => Array
        (
            [0] => 31
        )

    [_post_language] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [_molongui_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-97695
        )

    [_molongui_main_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-97695
        )

    [td_post_theme_settings] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:1:{s:11:"td_subtitle";s:85:"Malaysian PM slams Israel’s backers who have tolerated ‘60 years of atrocities’";}
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_primary_category] => Array
        (
            [0] => 599
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_metadesc] => Array
        (
            [0] => Calls for a ceasefire in Gaza now by countries supportive of Israel are “not enough” as they had been silent on Israel’s atrocities against Palestinians before this, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_content_score] => Array
        (
            [0] => 30
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [_stopmodifiedupdate] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [_modified_date] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [footnotes] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [post_views_count] => Array
        (
            [0] => 255
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_arr] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:7:{i:0;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1749447551";s:5:"count";i:1;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:1:{i:5;i:1;}}i:1;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:3;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1749719411";s:5:"count";i:1;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:1:{i:9;i:1;}}i:4;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:5;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:6;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}}
        )

    [post_view_7days_last_day] => Array
        (
            [0] => 3
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_last_date] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1749719411
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_total] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

    [post_views_last_24_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [post_views_last_48_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

)
‘Ceasefire now’ not enough after decades of supporting Israel, says Anwar | Scoop
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivering his keynote address at SME Future Day 2024 in Berlin on Wednesday. He has been in Germany for the past week on official business. – Anwar Ibrahim Facebook pic, March 15, 2024
News

‘Ceasefire now’ not enough after decades of supporting Israel, says Anwar

Malaysian PM slams Israel’s backers who have tolerated ‘60 years of atrocities’

Scoop Reporters
Updated
6:00 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Calls for a ceasefire in Gaza now by countries supportive of Israel are “not enough” as they had been silent on Israel’s atrocities against Palestinians before this, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

In a clip of an interview with German broadcaster DW, Anwar said he acknowledged Germany’s position in calling for an immediate ceasefire and for increased humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

“But certainly it is not enough, because you’re a bit silent (on) the fact that (there are) continued attacks on innocent lives in Gaza,” he said in the excerpt, which DW posted on X.

Anwar, who had been in Germany the past week on official business, also asked why it was “so difficult” to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

“And how is it (that) you can tolerate 60 years of atrocities,” he added in the interview.

While Malaysia and Germany had jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Anwar’s visit, the Malaysian prime minister had also targeted Western hypocrisy over Israel’s actions in Gaza.

In a joint press conference on March 11, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had defended Israel’s right to defend itself “at any cost” and emphasised the release of hostages and humanitarian aid.  

To this, Anwar said: “You cannot find a solution by getting so one-sided in terms of looking at only one issue and erasing 60 years of atrocities.  

“The solution is not just releasing hostages. What about the settlements? What about the behaviour of the settlers which now continues daily? 

“What about dispossession, their land, their rights, their dignity, their men, women and children? Are these of no concern?  

“Where have we thrown our humanity? Why this hypocrisy?” Anwar asked. 

Clips of Anwar’s remarks at the joint press conference have made the rounds and been welcomed by many. – March 15, 2024

Topics

 

◉ Popular

From player to mentor: Wee Wern calls time on glittering squash career, takes on coaching challenge

A desire to impart her years of experience to the younger generation has seen former world number five squash player Low Wee Wern make the tough decision to hang up her racquet.

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

No forced eviction of Pasir Panjang Ulu farmers, process was legal: Perak MB

Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the process was carried out legally, adding that MB Inc held a series of direct negotiations with the farm operators since 2021, in addition to offering ex-gratia at a reasonable rate. 

◉ Related

Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.