Malaysia rescues 127 Palestinians from Gaza

By Necva Tastan Sevinc

ISTANBUL (AA) - Malaysia successfully evacuated 127 Palestinians from Gaza on Friday, bringing them to safety in the Southeast Asian nation.

The group, which includes men, women, and children, arrived at Subang Air Base aboard a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft. This rescue mission was initiated by Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who announced the operation during a solidarity rally for Palestine in Kuala Lumpur on August 4.

Defense Minister Khaled Nordin confirmed the operation, highlighting Malaysia's commitment to humanitarian aid and medical support for those affected by the conflict.

The evacuees will receive medical care in Malaysia as part of the country's broader efforts to assist Palestinians during this crisis.

The ongoing conflict has led to severe humanitarian issues in Gaza, with over 40,000 people killed and more than 92,400 injured since Israel's intensified offensive began on October 7 of the previous year. The conflict has left vast areas of Gaza in ruins and has resulted in severe shortages of food, clean water, and medicine.

Israel's actions have drawn international condemnation and accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ICJ has called for an immediate halt to military operations in Rafah, where over a million Palestinians had sought refuge before the area was invaded on May 6.