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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced serious alarm over reports of new illegal Israeli settlement outposts emerging in the occupied West Bank, calling on Israel to halt further expansion activities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has strongly opposed Israel's plan to issue construction tenders for the E1 settlement project near Jerusalem, contending that the development would fundamentally compromise efforts to establish a viable Palestinian state.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Israel's decision to issue construction tenders for the E1 settlement east of Jerusalem, warning it would fragment the West Bank and undermine prospects for a Palestinian state.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly stated that Malaysia will not yield to international pressure to change its long-standing policy preventing Israeli nationals from entering the country, signalling the government's resolve on the contentious issue.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed suggestions that Malaysia should reconsider its Israeli ban to preserve ties with the United States, asserting the country will maintain principled foreign policy positions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Malaysia's opposition targets Israeli government policies rather than Jewish people, distinguishing the nation's political position from religious prejudice.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Malaysia's ban on Israeli citizens entering the country reflects opposition to occupation policies rather than anti-Semitic sentiment, distinguishing the stance as politically motivated.
Palestinian officials have condemned Israel's continued military operations in Gaza despite a ceasefire accord, describing it as merely words without substance and urging the UN Security Council to enforce the agreement's second phase.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health has declared the healthcare system facing its most critical period ever, citing the Gaza offensive, West Bank violence, and financial collapse affecting patient care and medical operations.
Israel's continued withholding of more than US$5 billion in Palestinian tax revenues—comprising 68% of the Finance Ministry's income—has triggered a severe liquidity crisis threatening the Palestinian Authority's capacity to deliver public services.
Israeli forces attacked a Bedouin community near occupied East Jerusalem on Monday, injuring several Palestinians including women and elderly residents. Separately, troops seized a house under construction in the West Bank and attempted to seize livestock.
Arab League chief Nabil Fahmy has warned US President Donald Trump that the Middle East faces a critical breaking point, urging him to restrain Israeli policies toward Palestinians and revive stalled peace negotiations.
Israeli military forces arrested more than 40 young Palestinian men during a raid on Tell in the northern West Bank, following an attack on an Israeli settlement that killed two soldiers.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has strongly condemned an incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and settlers, calling it a blatant violation of Islamic sanctity and urging international action.
Over 2,500 Israeli visitors accessed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on Thursday to observe Tisha B'Av, drawing sharp criticism from Palestinian authorities who characterized the visit as a violation of the site's religious status.
A Columbia University academic has defended Malaysia's longstanding refusal to establish diplomatic relations with Israel as a principled stand against genocide rather than antisemitism, following recent tensions over Israeli nationals.
Malaysia has formally reaffirmed its non-recognition of Israel to the US government, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan defending the country's immigration stance after an Israeli citizen was expelled.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is deliberating over whether to pursue the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming United Nations summit, according to remarks published Saturday.
The European Union has condemned Israel's latest decisions to fund and expand settlements across the occupied West Bank, arguing the measures jeopardise prospects for a sustainable two-state solution and worsen Palestinian community fragmentation.
Over 100 Democrats in the US House of Representatives voted to end billions in military aid to Israel, marking a significant shift in party sentiment on Middle East policy despite the measure's defeat.