Malaysia's Disappointment Mounts as UN Fails to Act on Gaza Ceasefire

Malaysia Condemns UN Inaction on Gaza Ceasefire Kuala Lumpur, June 5, 2025 – Malaysia has expressed deep disappointment at the United Nations Security Council's failure to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The UNSC's inaction follows weeks of escalating violence in the region, resulting in numerous civilian casualties. A statement released by Wisma Putra today stated, "Malaysia is deeply disappointed by the repeated failures of the UN Security Council to take swift action to pass resolutions urging a ceasefire." The statement went on to condemn the actions of the Israeli regime, describing them as "genocide" and criticizing the use of starvation as a weapon of war. The video accompanying this report shows footage of the UN Security Council meeting, where the United States used its veto power to block the resolution. "Fourteen out of fifteen members of the UNSC supported the resolution," stated the Malaysian government, "but it was vetoed by the United States." Malaysia continues to advocate for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, emphasizing its steadfast support for the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state.