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Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Putrajaya slams UN Security Council's failure to pass Gaza ceasefire resolution after US veto
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Malaysian government today condemned the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) failure to adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. In a statement published on the Foreign Affairs Ministry's website, the government said it strongly opposed the 'Zionist Israeli regime's' murder of civilians, genocide, and deliberate starvation of the population by blocking humanitarian aid. 'The repeated failure of the Security Council to respond to one of the most devastating human tragedies since the Second World War, as a result of the exercise of veto, is indeed regrettable and deeply disappointing,' read the statement. 'The Zionist Israeli regime must realise that the only path to lasting peace and stability in the Middle East is through the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital,' it added. Earlier today, the UNSC voted on a draft resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid. The US was the only country to vote against the resolution, while the other 14 council members supported it.
Al Bawaba
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
France, UK, and Canada move to recognize Palestinian state
ALBAWABA- French Prime Minister François Bayrou confirmed Tuesday that France, along with the United Kingdom and Canada, is preparing to jointly recognize the State of Palestine, a move he said marks a decisive and irreversible shift in international diplomacy. Speaking before the National Assembly, and reported by Al Arabiya, Bayrou declared, 'For the first time, three major nations—France, Britain, and Canada- have decided to stand together, object to the ongoing events in Gaza, and recognize the State of Palestine.' He emphasized that 'this process has begun, and it will not stop.' رئيس وزراء فرنسا: سنعترف مع بريطانيا وكندا بدولة فلسطين — العربية (@AlArabiya) May 20, 2025 Bayrou's remarks came in response to a question from Mathilde Panot, leader of the France Unbowed parliamentary group, who pressed him on whether France would proceed with recognition 'now that so few Palestinians remain,' about the widespread devastation in Gaza. The trilateral initiative follows increasing frustration among Western leaders over Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip. On Monday, leaders from France, the UK, and Canada warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of potential 'concrete actions' should the offensive continue and humanitarian access remain blocked. Bayrou reiterated France's commitment to a two-state solution, asserting that recent Israeli actions in Gaza were 'humanely unacceptable.' While acknowledging that the October 7 Hamas-led attack was a spark for the current conflict, he underscored the disproportionate impact on civilians in Gaza. 'The humanitarian situation that has developed is intolerable,' he said. In a parallel statement earlier Tuesday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed that Paris is moving forward with plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. Speaking to France Inter radio, Barrot described the decision as being 'in the best interest of both Palestinians and Israelis,' and part of a broader effort to promote a lasting political solution. 'We cannot allow Gaza's children to inherit a legacy of hatred and endless violence,' Barrot said. 'This is why France is committed to recognizing the State of Palestine.' Barrot added that the French government is actively working to help achieve a viable political resolution, one that not only restores Palestinian rights but also ensures Israeli security.
