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Malaysia calls for end to UN Security Council veto power over Gaza
Malaysia's foreign minister has expressed frustration with the UN Security Council's veto power, saying it repeatedly blocks international action on the Gaza crisis. The government is renewing calls to abolish the mechanism.
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Malaysia has intensified its push to reform the UN Security Council's veto system, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan criticising how the power has repeatedly prevented decisive international action on Gaza.
Hasan said the veto mechanism has consistently silenced the will of the UN General Assembly on the matter, allowing permanent members to block resolutions that reflect broader international consensus.
The foreign minister's comments reflect Malaysia's long-standing position on UN reform and its vocal support for Palestinian causes. The country has previously advocated for mechanisms to curtail the veto power, particularly when major humanitarian crises are at stake.
The UN Security Council's five permanent members—the United States, China, Russia, France, and Britain—each hold veto power over resolutions. This has frequently resulted in deadlock over Gaza-related proposals, with vetoes from different parties blocking competing initiatives.
Malaysia's renewed call comes as international pressure mounts for stronger UN responses to the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza.