Kuala lumpur: Malaysia will continue to apply pressure to ensure the Israeli regime is held accountable for its violation of international law against Palestinians, including through the implementation of the decisions of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin stated this commitment during a session in the Dewan Negara.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysia has shown strong support and active participation over the years in the ICJ advisory opinion proceedings on Palestine, notably in 2004, 2024, and 2025. Malaysia's involvement in the latest advisory opinion on Israel's obligations concerning the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organisations, and third countries in the occupied Palestinian territory highlights the country's firm stance.
On October 22, 2025, the ICJ issued an advisory opinion favoring Palestine, affirming Malaysia's legal arguments submitted through written and oral statements earlier that year. This was in response to Senator Hussin Ismail's inquiry about the government's efforts at the international level to ensure action against Israel for violating the ceasefire agreement and crimes against Palestinians.
Mohamad emphasized the importance of the ICJ advisory opinion proceedings, which confirm Israel's occupation as illegal and challenge humanitarian law and human rights, including Palestinians' right to self-determination. Malaysia leads the implementation of the ICJ decisions through the Hague Group, including trade sanctions against Israel and a ban on Israeli ships docking in Malaysia.
The ICJ decision is considered a moral, political, and legal victory for Palestinians. Malaysia is collaborating with like-minded countries to propose a resolution at the UN General Assembly to implement the advisory opinion. Additionally, Malaysia addresses concerns regarding unilateral actions by Israel, such as the mandatory death bill for Palestinian prisoners, stressing the need for continuous international pressure for compliance with international law.
Malaysia also supports South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ concerning violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention and actions at the International Criminal Court to address the culture of impunity protecting the Zionist regime.
In response to a question from Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Hatta Md Ramli about aid to Palestine, Mohamad revealed that Malaysia is coordinating with several countries, including Japan, for a plan to rebuild Gaza. Part of the RM100 million allocation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be used for this purpose. However, rehabilitation efforts hinge on a full ceasefire and stable aid delivery entry points.