Malaysia's ambassador to the United States was summoned by the State Department to explain Kuala Lumpur's position on Israel. Malaysia, which has no diplomatic ties with Israel, has long maintained support for the Palestinian cause.
Malaysia's ambassador to the United States was summoned by the US State Department on July 24, 2026 to explain Kuala Lumpur's longstanding policy of not recognizing Israel. Malaysia's Foreign Minister stated the policy was not new.