Malaysia prepares ICJ case against Israel over 'torture' of Gaza flotilla activists

Malaysia prepares ICJ case against Israel over 'torture' of Gaza flotilla activists Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 05/25/2026 - 09:23 Government says Israel will be taken to court after lawyers complete the collection of relevant information and evidence Juliet Lamont, an Australian member of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, is embraced following her release from Israeli detention, at Sydney International Airport, Australia, 25 May 2026 (Reuters/Jeremy Piper) Off Malaysia is preparing to take legal action against Israel  at the International Court of Justice over the reported abuse of Gaza-bound aid flotilla activists after they were seized from international waters last week. According to local media reports, the Malaysian government plans to file a case once lawyers complete the collection of evidence and testimonies.  The move comes amid mounting international criticism of Israeli forces over allegations of torture, sexual violence and abuse against around 430 Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) activists, including Malaysian citizens, who were later deported to their respective countries. Speaking at an event at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to welcome returning activists on Monday, Malaysian MP Amirudin Shari said the government would continue diplomatic efforts to demand Gaza 's full freedom alongside legal action. “We will not remain silent, we will not stop," he said, adding that participants in the aid mission to Gaza were subjected to kidnapping and torture.  “We will bring this to the international court, we will continue diplomatic pressure, and we will also travel across Malaysia,” he added.  Amirudin said Malaysia remained committed to sup...

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