Netizens also expressed deep appreciation to the 23 volunteers for their courage and commitment in facing a challenging and uncertain situation.
Many described the government’s efforts as efficient, compassionate and swift in securing the release of the Malaysians detained by the Zionist regime.
All Malaysian activists were released and departed from Ramon Airport in Israel at 6.45pm Malaysian time yesterday before arriving in Istanbul at 8.40pm.
One netizen, Aman Nazman, expressed gratitude to Allah and extended his appreciation to the prime minister, government leaders and the GSF volunteers.
“PMX’s (Anwar’s) approach in handling the GSF incident demonstrates great wisdom in managing international conflicts.
“Through strategic relations with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Malaysia successfully leveraged diplomatic channels in both Turkey and Israel to secure the swift release of the Malaysian activists.
“This action proves that the PMX leadership is visionary, influential and respected on the global stage,” he said in a comment on foreign minister Mohamad Hasan’s Facebook post, which shared the latest photo of the activists last night.
Another Facebook user, Irfan Mustafa, also congratulated the government for its efficiency in assisting the detained activists.
“Alhamdulillah, fast and efficient. This shows the importance of having a leader with strong diplomatic skills like Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who has also built good relations with countries around the world,” he said.
Facebook user Bai Cam added that Anwar’s courage and commitment had amplified Malaysia’s voice in championing the Palestinian cause, while another, Mohd Yazid, thanked the prime minister for his “tireless efforts in coordinating diplomatic channels to bring our Malaysians home”.
Netizens also extended their gratitude to Erdogan and other world leaders who played a key role in facilitating the release of all Malaysian activists and volunteers.
The 23 Malaysians were among 500 activists from 45 countries who joined the GSF mission to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. They were detained after their vessels were intercepted in the Mediterranean and taken to the Israeli port of Ashdod.
The Malaysians included singers Heliza Helmi, Zizi Kirana, social media personality Ardell Aryana and activists such as PU Rahmat.
They were spread across multiple vessels, including the Hio, Grande Blu, Huga, Alma, Sirius, Inana, Mikeno, Estrella, Fair Lady, Haroqs and Free Willy.