Press Statement by YB Dato' Seri Syed Hamid Albar on the development in Palestine
PRESS STATEMENT
BY YB DATO’ SERI SYED HAMID ALBAR,
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
ON THE DEVELOPMENT IN PALESTINE
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Malaysia is deeply concerned over the blockade imposed by Israel at Karni, which is the main crossing into Gaza to enable food to pass through into Palestine. It has brought about untold hardship to the Palestinian people due to shortages of food supplies. Malaysia shares the view of Mr. David Shearer of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on the far reaching consequences of the blockade on the Palestinians.
In this regard, Malaysia calls on the world leaders and international community to intercede with Israel to open immediately the said crossing on humanitarian consideration.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Putrajaya
3 March 2006