Putrajaya, August 27, 2025 – The Europe Today: Malaysia has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, on 25 August, which killed at least 20 people, including medical personnel and journalists, and left many others injured.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) reaffirmed Malaysia’s firm opposition to attacks targeting hospitals, journalists, and humanitarian workers, stressing that such actions constitute clear violations of international law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention, and amount to war crimes that must not go unpunished.
The ministry described the deliberate targeting of journalists as “a direct attack on press freedom,” underscoring the importance of protecting media personnel and healthcare providers in conflict zones.
Malaysia also urged the international community—especially the United Nations Security Council—to take decisive action to end what it termed ongoing atrocities and to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Reiterating its unwavering support for peace in the region, Malaysia called for renewed efforts towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting resolution to the conflict. The government emphasized its support for a two-state solution in accordance with international law, which envisions an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Media reports confirmed that the casualties included four health workers and five journalists—Ahed Abu Aziz, Hussam al-Masri, Mariam Dagga, Mohammed Salama, and Moaz Abu Taha—who were affiliated with international outlets such as Middle East Eye, Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.
