Malaysia denounces Israel's E1 settlement expansion in occupied West Bank
Malaysia denounces Israel's E1 settlement expansion in occupied West Bank Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is the latest politician to condemn an Israeli move this week to launch a construction tender for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. "This tract of land east of Jerusalem has long been critical to the viability of a Palestinian state," he said, adding that building on…
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has strongly denounced Israel's decision to launch a construction tender for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The Malaysian government views the move as illegal under international law and believes it will significantly hinder the creation of a contiguous Palestinian homeland.
Anwar emphasized that Malaysia will continue to support the right of Palestinians to establish their own state and warned that any international companies participating in the project would face consequences. The prime minister's condemnation comes amid rising settler violence against Palestinians and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, underscoring Israel's apparent abandonment of peace efforts and international norms.
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