MALAYSIA WELCOMES THE ADOPTION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING ISRAEL’S OBLIGATIONS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY

MALAYSIA WELCOMES THE ADOPTION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING ISRAEL'S OBLIGATIONS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY

Malaysia welcomes the adoption of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution on 12 December 2025, which gives effect to the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 October 2025, on the obligations of Israel, as the occupying Power and as a Member State of the United Nations, regarding the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organisations and third States in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The Resolution received overwhelming support from UN Member States, with 139 votes in favour.

The Resolution, led by a group of Like-Minded Countries, including Malaysia, reaffirms the primacy of international law and underscores the international community's collective resolve to fully and swiftly implement the recent findings of the ICJ in its Advisory Opinion.

Malaysia demands Israel's immediate compliance with all its legal obligations, including to facilitate, without obstruction, humanitarian relief efforts by UN entities, particularly the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), as well as by International Organisations and Member States; to protect all humanitarian and medical personnel; and to uphold the privileges, immunities and inviolability of the United Nations, its premises, property and officials.

Malaysia will continue to work with the international community to ensure a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Question of Palestine, in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions.

PUTRAJAYA

13 December 2025