Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for the cessation of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor in Rafah, which connects Gaza to Egypt.

In a social media post, Anwar said that he had spoken by phone with Hamas head of political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, yesterday to express Malaysia's unwavering support for the Palestinians.

"Given the dire situation in Gaza, I strongly advocate for the immediate cessation of bombardment and the establishment of...