The United States State Department has summoned Malaysia’s ambassador to Washington, Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, to provide an explanation regarding Kuala Lumpur’s official position on Israel. The diplomatic move follows Malaysia’s ongoing policy of banning Israeli citizens from entering the country.
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan confirmed the summons, noting that Ambassador Yaakob met with U.S. officials to address the matter. The discussions focused on clarifying Malaysia's stance on Israel, which remains a point of contention between the two nations.
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