Malaysia’s planned legal action is the latest in a series of international responses condemning Israel’s seizure of the flotilla in international waters, an act many legal experts, rights groups and governments have described as unlawful.
The flotilla had been attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, where Israel has maintained a devastating military assault and blockade since 2023, severely restricting the entry of food, water, medicine and electricity.
Videos posted online last week showed Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir overseeing the abuse of activists, sparking global outrage.