Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Anwar stressed that Malaysia would continue its efforts to support Palestine, but warned against superficial diplomatic manoeuvres that fail to address the root cause of the conflict.

“And this brings us back to the core issue of Gaza and Palestine. We will continue our efforts. You can see ongoing abstentions and questions on the matter. To me, this is a colonisation project,” he said.

He criticised the international community’s reluctance to take decisive action, pointing out that negotiations remain futile as long as Israel maintains its occupation of Palestinian territories.

“I mean, how much negotiation can you have when the coloniser has not withdrawn?” he asked.

Anwar also highlighted the systematic dispossession of Palestinians, stressing that the issue extends beyond politics to the fundamental right of ownership.

“The issue is not just political … it is also about land, houses, and property. There are two key issues here. One is immediate humanitarian assistance. But we must also work towards a long-term, just solution to the problem,” he added.

Malaysia has been a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights and continues to work with Turkey and other international partners to address the crisis.

The Turkish leader arrived in Malaysia on Monday for a two-day official visit at Anwar’s invitation.