KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysian prime minister on Monday urged the US to adopt a more forceful position in pushing for a cease-fire in Gaza, emphasizing the need for global powers to take decisive action to end the Israeli onslaught.
“Because of the lack of commitment of countries, particularly the US, which wields a lot of influence, there’s a dire need for them to use that influence to stop the atrocities,” Anwar Ibrahim said during a joint press conference in Kuala Lumpur with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Anwar’s call for a stronger US response comes as Israel continues its attacks on Gaza following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.
Prime Minister Luxon, who is on a three-day visit to Malaysia to enhance defense, economic, and cultural ties, echoed Anwar’s sentiments.
“We both are very united in calling for an immediate cease-fire, getting the parties around the negotiating table, and finding a two-state solution,” Luxon said.
