Describing them as a "direct result of the erosion of the sanctity of international law", Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan further told his Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) counterparts that the bloc "cannot remain silent".

Describing them as a “direct result of the erosion of the sanctity of international law”, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan further told his Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) counterparts that the bloc “cannot remain silent”.

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    “The atrocities committed against the Palestinian people continue to reflect indifference and double standards,” Mohamad said.

    “ASEAN cannot remain silent,” said Mohamad, whose country holds the rotating chairmanship of the bloc.

    Foreign ministers from the 10-member association in February asserted their “longstanding support” for Palestinian rights.

    Muslim-majority Malaysia has no diplomatic relations with Israel and many in the Southeast Asian country support the Palestinians.