Malaysia condemns US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution, calls for global action
Malaysia has expressed “serious dismay” at the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) repeated failure to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, condemning the United States for blocking the latest resolution.
- Malaysia condemned the US veto of a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution for Gaza.
- Foreign Ministry described Israeli actions as war crimes and reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state on pre-1967 borders.
- Gaza health ministry reports 124,901 injured and severe restrictions on aid.
- Over 3,000 aid trucks blocked from entry, worsening shortages of food and medicine.
- Malaysia urged the international community to maintain pressure despite UNSC deadlock.
PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticised the United Nations Security Council’s failure to adopt a ceasefire resolution for Gaza, citing the repeated use of veto powers by permanent members.
In a statement issued on 5 June 2025, the ministry said the Council’s paralysis has undermined global efforts to address what it described as “one of the most severe humanitarian tragedies since the Second World War.”
The sharpest criticism was directed at the United States, which on 4 June vetoed a draft resolution calling for an “immediate, unconditional and sustained ceasefire” as well as unhindered humanitarian access.
Malaysia: Israeli actions amount to war crimes
The Foreign Ministry accused Israel—referred to as the “Zionist regime”—of committing genocide, civilian killings, and the use of starvation as a weapon of war.
“These actions clearly violate international humanitarian law and must be condemned unequivocally,” the statement read.
Reaffirming Malaysia’s longstanding position, the ministry said the only viable solution to the conflict is the creation of an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The statement urged the international community not to lose momentum despite repeated failures at the UNSC, calling for continued pressure to secure peace, security, and humanitarian access.
International backlash against US veto
The US decision to block the resolution triggered criticism from other Council members, who said Washington’s stance undermines both humanitarian relief and accountability for Israeli actions.
This was the first UNSC vote on Gaza since November 2024, when another ceasefire proposal was similarly vetoed by the United States.
Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis
Meanwhile, the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to mount.
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On 3 June, Gaza hospitals received 40 bodies and 208 injured, according to the local health ministry.
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The total number of injured since the war began has reached 124,901.
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Health officials say over 3,000 aid trucks carrying medical supplies have been blocked from entering.
Dr Munir al-Bursh, Director General of Gaza’s Health Ministry, warned that the blockade and restrictions on humanitarian deliveries have pushed the enclave to the brink of total collapse.
Aid agencies have repeatedly called for unimpeded access, but deliveries remain sporadic and insufficient.
Growing pressure on UNSC
Malaysia’s condemnation adds to mounting international frustration at the Security Council’s deadlock.
The statement emphasised that global attention and sustained diplomatic engagement are essential to ending the violence.
“Every delay deepens the suffering of civilians,” the ministry stressed, urging world leaders to act decisively.
