Malaysia: Malaysia and several other countries have expressed concerns over the inadequacies in the 20-point peace plan proposed by United States President Donald Trump to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza, as stated by Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamad highlighted that the plan falls short in addressing crucial aspects such as reconciliation, the complete withdrawal of troops, and the determination of the future direction of the Palestinian state, decisions that should be made by the Palestinian people themselves. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that the plan does offer some positive measures, such as the immediate cessation of Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Mohamad stated, "With this 20-point peace plan, we hope there will be a halt to bombing, genocide, and destruction. The most important thing is that this plan paves the way for the world to channel humanitarian aid to Gaza." He further emphasized the importance of addressing the plan's loopholes, a concern shared by other nations, during a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat.
In response to a question from Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (PH-Ledang) about Malaysia's stance on Trump's peace plan and the concerns over Trump's expected presence at the ASEAN Summit, Mohamad clarified Malaysia's position. As the Chair of ASEAN, Malaysia is committed to inviting all dialogue partners, including the United States, in adherence to regional neutrality and centrality principles, irrespective of bilateral ties.
Mohamad also mentioned that Malaysia plans to utilize the ASEAN Summit as an opportunity to communicate its stance and concerns regarding Israel's actions against Palestine to President Trump. He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between Malaysia, ASEAN, and the United States to support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and the reconstruction of Gaza in the future.