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A Palestinian human rights organisation has documented approximately 370 children currently held in Israeli prisons, mostly in Megiddo and Ofer facilities, as part of a broader detention population exceeding 9,400 individuals.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that Malaysia's opposition to Israeli policies stems from political principles rather than religious or ethnic prejudice against Jewish communities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency for seizing a container suspected of carrying strategic goods to Israel at Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas, reinforcing the nation's principled stance against supporting Israeli operations.
Malaysia has formally restated its policy of not recognising Israel to the United States government, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan explaining the stance to reporters. The reaffirmation follows US congressional objections to Malaysia's expulsion of an Israeli citizen.
Kepong Member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng has called for Malaysia to sustain its support for Palestinian freedom while addressing the Network School dispute through careful diplomacy, avoiding unnecessary damage to US ties.