Explanation of Vote (EOV) by Malaysia before the General Assembly 64th Session

Vote on Report of Fact Finding Mission on Gaza Conflict

New York( 

5 November 2009

MALAYSIAN REPRESENTATIVE:  ... voted in favor of the resolution because we feel strongly th
at Israel, the main perpetrator in the Gaza conflict should be made accountable for the war crimes and grave violations of international human rights and humanitarian laws which it had committed during the conflict.
We would have, in fact, wanted a stronger language in the resolution to reflect this so as not to equate the victims with the perpetrator.  I thank you, Mr. President.