Kuala lumpur: Israel must respect the Gaza ceasefire plan by halting its attacks and allowing the immediate entry of humanitarian aid following Hamas' agreement to the first phase of the peace plan. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Haimidi, who also expressed his appreciation for the agreement, is confident that Hamas will conduct a further review of several issues before finalising the ceasefire.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad Zahid emphasized the urgency of stopping the war, oppression, famine, and deaths due to diseases that have emerged as a result of the conflict. He stated that it is crucial to save Gaza and Palestine. He conveyed these remarks to reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the National Level Konvensyen 152 (Article 152 of the Federal Constitution) at Universiti Teknologi Mara.

Ahmad Zahid further stressed that Israel must release all Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) participants who remain detained and heed the voices of the global community that largely condemns its actions. Earlier reports from international media indicated that Israel and Hamas had signed the first phase of the Gaza peace plan proposed by the United States, which includes the release of all hostages.