Malaysia, New Zealand leaders unite in urgent call for Gaza ceasefire

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The leaders made their appeal during a high-stakes press conference in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring the dire need for a diplomatic resolution to the escalating conflict.

“We both are very united in calling for an immediate ceasefire, getting the parties around the negotiating table and finding a two-state solution,” Luxon stated, reflecting a shared sense of urgency between the two nations.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, while reiterating the call for peace, expressed concern over the current outlook for a ceasefire. He highlighted the significant role that major global powers, particularly the United States, could play in influencing the situation. “The only hope is to engage the United States to take a stronger stance,” Anwar remarked, emphasizing the necessity of greater international intervention to halt the violence.

This united front by Malaysia and New Zealand adds to the growing chorus of international voices demanding an end to the conflict, as global leaders seek to navigate the complex path toward lasting peace in the region.