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Malaysia has formally restated its policy of not recognizing Israel to the United States government, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan emphasizing the stance remains unchanged despite pressure from eight US Congressional Democrats.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Malaysia's ban on Israeli citizens entering the country reflects opposition to state oppression and occupation, not anti-Jewish sentiment, despite criticism from US lawmakers.
Fifty-eight Malaysian NGOs have lodged a formal protest with the US Embassy against pressure from American lawmakers to reverse the country's policy barring Israeli citizens, asserting Malaysia's right to set independent foreign policy.