Malaysia Takes Stand Against Israeli Shipping in Solidarity with Palestinians
Malaysia has announced a ban on all Israeli-owned and flagged ships, as well as any vessels headed to Israel, from docking at its ports. The ban is in response to Israel's conduct in its conflict with Hamas and is seen as a response to ongoing cruelty against the Palestinian people. Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country, has long championed Palestinian rights and causes and does not recognize Israel. The ban also includes Israeli-registered companies and ships, such as the global shipping company ZIM.