M'sia to repatriate 127 Palestinians during ceasefire period
Published: Jan 19, 2025 8:28 PM
The government is arranging the repatriation of 127 Palestinians, including 41 injured who were brought to Malaysia for treatment.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the matter was discussed in last week’s cabinet meeting and is being coordinated by the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with the Defence Ministry.
“Both ministries involved will finalise the details soon, and all of them (the Palestinians) are in good health.
“The injured Palestinians have received treatment and requested to return home... so during this ceasefire, it might be the right time for their repatriation,” he said.
The rural and regional development minister was speaking at a press conference after the closing ceremony of his ministry’s 2025 retreat in George Town, Penang, today.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
The 42-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza came into effect today.
On Aug 16 last year, Malaysia brought in 127 Palestinians, including 41 patients injured in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. The injured were transferred to Tuanku Mizan Military Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, while their relatives were accommodated at the Kuala Lumpur Transit House (WTKL).
Stress cause of protest
Zahid revealed that the Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia, Walid Abu Ali, has issued an apology following incidents involving Palestinians at WTKL.
“We understand that they (the Palestinians) may be under stress, having stayed in Malaysia for an extended period,” he said.
Two incidents were reported, one on Jan 5 and another in October last year.
- Bernama
The 42-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza came into effect today.
On Aug 16 last year, Malaysia brought in 127 Palestinians, including 41 patients injured in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. The injured were transferred to Tuanku Mizan Military Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, while their relatives were accommodated at the Kuala Lumpur Transit House (WTKL).
Stress cause of protest
Zahid revealed that the Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia, Walid Abu Ali, has issued an apology following incidents involving Palestinians at WTKL.
“We understand that they (the Palestinians) may be under stress, having stayed in Malaysia for an extended period,” he said.
Two incidents were reported, one on Jan 5 and another in October last year.
- Bernama
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