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.
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Malaysia envoy summoned by US over Israel policy, Bernama says Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Reuters) - Malaysia's ambassador to the United States was summoned by the U.S. 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 longstanding policy of not recognising Israel was not n
Malaysia does not have any diplomatic ties with Israel and has long maintained its support for the Palestinian cause.
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