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Malaysia to Deport Israelis, US Demands Policy Reversal

7/24/2026

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a plan to locate and immediately deport any Israeli citizens in Malaysia.
U.S. State Department summoned Ambassador Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob to explain Malaysia's non-recognition of Israel.
Eight U.S. congressmen wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging a review of ties and a halt to aid unless the deportation plan is reversed within 15 days.

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a plan to locate and immediately deport any Israeli citizens in Malaysia.
U.S. State Department summoned Ambassador Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob to explain Malaysia's non-recognition of Israel.
Eight U.S. congressmen wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging a review of ties and a halt to aid unless the deportation plan is reversed within 15 days.