KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 4): Malaysia is in the process of drafting a resolution for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), proposing Israel's expulsion from the organisation in cases of law violations or issues affecting Palestine, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
This follows the Israeli Parliament's passage of a law last week banning the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).
"Malaysia joined the core group on Oct 31 to prepare a draft resolution for the UNGA requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice regarding Israel's obligation to allow UN activities and presence," Anwar told the Dewan Rakyat during a briefing session on the Palestinian issue.
Anwar said the proposed resolution is expected to be tabled at the UNGA for approval soon, which could provide a legal basis for UNRWA to continue delivering basic services to over six million Palestinian refugees.
"UNRWA has been the main lifeline for channelling international aid to the people of Palestine for 75 years. Malaysia fully supports UNRWA's critical role, and cooperation with the agency will continue to be strengthened," he added.
Anwar also said that he had received an invitation from King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to participate in the emergency Arab-Islamic Summit on Nov 11, aimed at addressing the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Malaysia plans to raise issues, among others, including the invasion and destruction of worship centres in the occupied Palestinian territories, open attacks on territories in Lebanon and Iran, and the assassination of Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, Anwar noted.
"Malaysia will also propose that full support be given to UNRWA in carrying out its mandate to provide social services and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people," he said.
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