'Remind Trump that attacks in Gaza still ongoing,' Kapar MP tells PM

An opposition lawmaker today urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to continue "reminding" US President Donald Trump that air strikes by Israeli forces have reportedly continued in Gaza despite a ceasefire deal and promise of a "comprehensive solution".

Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Kapar MP Dr Halimah Ali reiterated that she had, during debates of Budget 2026, prior to Trump's attendance at the 47th Asean Summit, delivered a stern message to end killings of Palestinians by Zionist forces.

"During my debate, I said, 'If you (Trump) are listening, I am representing the voices of people of the world and the global netizens, Mr Trump, don't kill!'" she said.

"Even after a ceasefire was declared, I was informed that the Zionists continue to massacre the people of Gaza. So, where is this ceasefire?

"This is the person (Trump) who we have welcomed so warmly - unlike others," she stressed.

Yesterday, Reuters reported that Israel said it remains committed to the US-backed ceasefire in Gaza, effective since Oct 10, despite its retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier with a day-long bombardment that Gaza health authorities said killed 104 people.

According to the report, Israel's military affirmed it still intended to uphold the truce in the Palestinian enclave, but also confirmed another airstrike in the north of Gaza, where it said weapons had been stored.

Commenting further, Halimah said, "So I urge the prime minister - if there’s still an opportunity - to remind Mr Trump that the so-called ceasefire is not actually ceasing; it (attacks) is still ongoing."

Halimah also said she remains unconvinced with Anwar's remarks that he had on three separate occasions during Trump's two-day visit reiterated Malaysia's call for a "comprehensive solution" that recognises the rights of Palestinians in Gaza.

Crucial next steps

Earlier in the Dewan Rakyat, Anwar, speaking during the Minister's Question Time, elaborated on Malaysia's commitment to follow-up actions to the peace deal.

He also admitted that the initial steps taken will not be a final resolution, one which requires global strength and the role of the United States in enforcing the ceasefire or halting the attacks.

"Our role, beyond humanitarian and medical assistance and readiness to participate in a peacekeeping force, has already been conveyed to the presidents of Asean and other relevant countries in recent meetings.

"But as I’ve mentioned - after a peace force for Gaza is established - what we must do next is key," he said.

"We’ve already condemned and expressed anger, and we’ve disagreed with the US and European countries over their hypocrisy. What we must continue doing is to convey our message whenever there’s an opportunity.

"When I presented a comprehensive solution, Trump personally told me - and later reaffirmed it in our meeting - that he would ensure the peace deal and ceasefire succeed, and he promised to make sure of it," he said, describing the commitment as a good starting point.

Apart from engagements with Trump, Anwar also revealed communications with Egyptian President Fattah El Sisi on humanitarian aid access to Gaza through Rafah, supported by other Gulf countries.

Reporting by Alyaa Alhadjri, Qistina Nadia Dzulqarnain, N Faizal Ghazali

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