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Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled has defended the government's expulsion of Israeli nationals, characterizing it as consistent enforcement of the country's decades-old non-recognition policy toward Israel.
A leading Middle Eastern studies scholar has defended Malaysia's longstanding refusal to establish diplomatic ties with Israel as a principled stance against genocide, rejecting claims that the position constitutes antisemitism.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reconfirmed Malaysia's commitment to its long-established ban on Israeli citizens entering the country, despite objections from eight United States congressmen over the policy.
Malaysia has rejected calls from eight US Congress members to reconsider its ban on Israeli entry, with officials describing the letter as interference in sovereign affairs and reaffirming support for Palestinians.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Israelis discovered in Malaysia will face immediate deportation. The announcement follows an investigation by relevant agencies into allegations involving Network School located in Forest City, Johor.