US summons Malaysian envoy over ban on Israeli citizens
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The US State Department summoned Malaysia's ambassador to discuss Malaysia's policy towards Israel, according to Malaysian state media citing Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan. The ambassador, Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, reportedly told the State Department that Malaysia's long-standing policy of not recognizing Israel is not new and has always been the country's stance. This development underscores the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the US and Malaysia over Israel, with Malaysia maintaining its position despite potential pressure.
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The US State Department summoned Malaysia's ambassador to discuss Malaysia's policy towards Israel, according to Malaysian state media citing Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan. The ambassador, Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, reportedly told the State Department that Malaysia's long-standing policy of not recognizing Israel is not new and has always been the country's stance. This development underscores the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the US and Malaysia over Israel, with Malaysia maintaini...
US diplomatic action indicates geopolitical pressure on Malaysia.
The information was reported by state media, citing Malaysia's foreign minister.
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The summoning was to explain Kuala Lumpur's position on Israel.
South China Morning Post- US diplomatic action indicates geopolitical pressure on Malaysia.
- Malaysia's policy is part of broader Muslim world solidarity.
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Loaded language removedMalaysia’s ambassador to the United States was summoned by the US State Department to explain Kuala Lumpur’s position on Israel, state media reported, citing the country’s foreign minister. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Ambassador Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob told the State Department that Malaysia’s long-standing policy of not recognising Israel was not new.
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The summoning was to explain Kuala Lumpur's position on Israel.
South China Morning PostThe information was reported by state media, citing Malaysia's foreign minister.
South China Morning PostForeign Minister Mohamad Hasan stated that Ambassador Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob told the State Department that Malaysia's policy of not recognizing Israel is not new.
South China Morning PostMalaysia has a long-standing policy of not recognizing Israel.
South China Morning PostThe US State Department summoned Malaysia's ambassador to the United States.
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