US Furious: Malaysia Takes Harsh Step Against Israelis
Washington summoned Malaysia's ambassador to the US, Muhammad Shahruel Ikram Yaakob, after the deportation of a US citizen who also holds Israeli citizenship. The reason was Kuala Lumpur's strict immigration policy toward Israel, which Malaysia…
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Washington summoned Malaysia's ambassador after Kuala Lumpur deported a U.S. citizen who also holds Israeli citizenship. The deportation reflects Malaysia's longstanding policy of not recognizing Israel and enforcing strict immigration rules against Israeli nationals. The man was in Malaysia as a digital nomad until his Israeli citizenship became public on social media. The U.S. protest did not change Malaysia's position, signaling a firm bilateral disagreement.