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Malaysia Bans Israeli-Flagged Cargo Ships Over ‘Cruelty Against Palestinians’

Malaysia has officially banned all Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declaring the decision on Wednesday and citing Israel's actions in the war in Gaza. The ban, effective immediately, targets Israel's largest shipping firm ZIM and any ship using the Israeli flag, including vessels loading cargo for Israel.

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  1. Wed 20 Dec
    Malaysia officially banned all Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports, declared by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. on Wednesday only Maldives Republic Malaysia has officially banned all Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports, citing Israel's actions in the war in Gaza as the primary reason behind the decision. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declared the decision on Wednesday.

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Figures in these reports

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  • about 60% Malaysia's Muslim population share Maldives Republic Malaysia, with a majority Muslim population of about 60%, lacks diplomatic relations with Israel and supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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  • nearly 20,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces Maldives Republic Since 7 October, Israeli forces have killed nearly 20,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and wounded around 52,000.

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    Earlier reports gave 18,787 people 15 Dec, 20:12 Maldives Republicat least 7,326 28 Oct, 03:48 Maldives Republic

  • around 52,000 Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces Maldives Republic Since 7 October, Israeli forces have killed nearly 20,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and wounded around 52,000.

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  • approximately 12 per cent Share of world shipping traffic transiting the Suez Canal Maldives Republic The Red Sea, connected to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal, serves as the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia, with approximately 12 per cent of world shipping traffic transiting through the canal.

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  • The United States announced the initiation of a multinational force dedicated to safeguarding trade in the Red Sea. recently Red Sea Maldives Republic The United States recently announced the initiation of a multinational force dedicated to safeguarding trade in the Red Sea.

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Subjects

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Trade & customsTransport & ports

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Anwar Ibrahim Prime MinisterHouthi rebelsZIM