KUALA LUMPUR, October 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians from all walks of life to unite at the Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza rally at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, tomorrow at 8pm, in support of the Palestinian struggle.
In a Facebook post, Anwar said the gathering symbolises Malaysia’s unwavering solidarity with Palestine and pays tribute to the 23 Malaysian humanitarian activists recently detained by Israeli forces during the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission.
“Let us come together in one voice, shoulder to shoulder, to demand freedom, dignity, and sovereignty for Palestine,” he wrote, expressing faith in Malaysians’ shared commitment to justice and peace.
Among those expected to attend the rally are the 23 activists, including singer Heliza Helmi, influencer Ardell Aryana, and several other Malaysian representatives, who returned home after being released from Israeli custody.
The GSF mission, which brought together over 500 activists from 45 countries, aimed to break the blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid — an act that has reignited global calls for action amid the deepening humanitarian crisis in the region.
