There is no room for complacency in defending the fate of the Palestinian people oppressed by the Zionist regime, and Malaysian activists in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission want to continue joining such efforts in the future.

One of the 23 Malaysian volunteers, Haikal Abdullah, expressed his willingness to rejoin the humanitarian mission to Gaza in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Haikal, who was on board the Free Willy, urged all levels of society to help the people of Gaza according to their means, stressing that everyone plays a role in fighting for justice and humanity.

“Alhamdulillah, so far everything has been good. God willing, if there is an opportunity, we will go again. The best of people are those who bring benefit to others,” he said.

He was speaking at a press conference to welcome the return of the Malaysian GSF mission delegation at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, last night.

Emirates flight EK342, carrying all 27 Malaysian volunteers, including four from the observation ship and five lawyers, landed at 10.07pm, Monday, at KLIA Terminal 1.

On Oct 2, the Israeli regime intercepted all 42 GSF humanitarian mission ships to Gaza and detained 495 activists, including 23 Malaysian activists who were later released in stages starting Oct 4.

For Norazman Ishak, who boarded the Estrella, participating in the GSF was not just an individual mission, but rather bringing the voice and hope of all Malaysians to Gaza.

Regarding the experience of being detained by the Israeli army, he admitted that they faced restrictions and were denied several basic human rights throughout their detention.

“However, when we remember the suffering of the people of Gaza, which is far more terrible, we calm down and continue to be enthusiastic. The treatment received was very minimal, but thank God we are safe,” he said.

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Social media personality and activist Nurfarahin Romli, or Farah Lee, who boarded the Grande Blu, said female activists in the GSF mission represented Malaysia and the voices of oppressed women and mothers in Gaza.

“Our headscarves were confiscated, we were humiliated in front of men without headscarves, and we were forced to wear this white shirt to cover our heads and hair in order to maintain our dignity as women,” she said.

Content creator Hareez Adzrami, or Haroqs, who was on the Free Willy, said he hoped the flotilla would inspire renewed enthusiasm among youth to support the Palestinian struggle.

“I am grateful and happy to be part of this mission. I hope that the sacrifices of us all can open the eyes of the younger generation to continue to help Palestine.

“This is not just a political issue, but an issue of humanity and Muslims worldwide. If allowed, I will go again. God willing,” he said.

Meanwhile, actress Nurul Hidayah Mohd Amin or better known as Ardell Aryana, who sailed on the Mikeni, expressed her gratitude to the public who came to welcome the Malaysian delegation back.

“Thank you to everyone who came to welcome us. I hope the public can come to the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, tomorrow (today) to show solidarity for Palestine,” she said.

- Bernama

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