Malaysia Bans Israeli Ships For "Cruelty vs Palestinians"

Malaysia's government has announced an immediate ban on all Israeli-owned and flagged ships, as well as any vessels headed to Israel, from docking at its ports.

The recent Israeli military actions in Gaza following Hamas' attacks on October 7 have triggered mass rallies in Malaysia and increased political pressure on Prime Minister Anwar. I Photo: Port of Tanjung Pesepas Linkedin

Heather Chen reported for CNN that the ban is in response to Israel's actions in its conflict with Hamas.

The statement from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's office cited Israel's disregard for humanitarian principles and violation of international law through ongoing cruelty against the Palestinian people as the reason for the sanction.

As a Muslim-majority country, Malaysia has a history of advocating for Palestinian rights. Alongside nearby nations such as Indonesia, Brunei, Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Pakistan, Malaysia does not recognize Israel.

The recent Israeli military actions in Gaza following Hamas' attacks on October 7 have triggered mass rallies in Malaysia and increased political pressure on Prime Minister Anwar, known for his outspoken stance against Israel despite the U.S. being a major trading partner.

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