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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has strongly condemned Israel's decision to issue construction tenders for the E1 settlement east of Jerusalem, saying it would fragment the West Bank and destroy prospects for Palestinian statehood.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to maintaining its decades-long policy prohibiting Israeli citizens from entering the country, defying calls from eight United States Congressional representatives to reverse the stance.
A senior Palestinian official has urged Malaysia to strengthen its advocacy for Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody, highlighting widespread alleged abuses and calling for international pressure on Israel.
The Palestinian Presidency has condemned a series of attacks by Israeli settlers across the West Bank, including the killing of four Palestinians near Nablus and raids on a hospital, demanding international action.