Putrajaya, September 4 (AseanAll)  — On September 4,2024, the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates Malaysia’s strong support for the efforts by Egypt, Qatar and the United States to mediate a permanent ceasefire based on the three-phase ceasefire proposal by the United States and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2735 (2024).

It is clear that a ceasefire deal has not been possible until now due to the Zionist Israeli regime’s intransigence and belligerence in constantly changing its goalposts. This is evident by the statements by the Israeli Prime Minister on 2 September 2024 which Malaysia strongly condemns. The statements, including the baseless allegations against Egypt, are provocative, irresponsible and uncalled for. Malaysia asserts that Egypt has every right to reject all allegations made by the Israeli official in this regard.

These actions by the Zionist Israeli regime are part of an absurd and reprehensible attempts to prolong the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza which the Zionist regime has now expanded into several cities in the West Bank, resulting in further loss of life and devastation.

Malaysia will remain steadfast to our commitment to the Palestinian cause and continue our efforts towards the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Malaysia will also work with like-minded countries for the State of Palestine’s admission to the United Nations as a full-fledged member.