Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships in response to Gaza war
Malaysia banned on Wednesday Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports in response to Israel's actions in Gaza gaza strip, which it said ignores 'basic humanitarian principles'.
Premier Anwar Ibrahim announced that ships destined for Israel will be prohibited from loading cargo at any port within Malaysia, a predominantly Muslim nation. Anwar specifically highlighted Israel's prominent shipping company, ZIM, in this action.
While Malaysia's cabinet previously granted permission for ZIM's vessels to dock at Malaysian ports in 2002, Anwar clarified that this authorization has been revoked effective immediately.
'The Malaysian government has made the decision to prevent the Israeli-based shipping firm ZIM from docking at any Malaysian port,' stated Anwar, emphasizing that these measures are a direct reaction to Israel's actions, which are deemed to flout humanitarian norms and violate international law in their treatment of Palestinians.
Additionally, Malaysia has declared that ships bearing the Israeli flag will no longer be allowed to dock within its borders. Furthermore, any vessel heading towards Israel will be barred from loading cargo in Malaysian ports.
PM Anwar expressed confidence that Malaysia's trade would not suffer adverse effects due to this decision.
It's noteworthy that Malaysia maintains no diplomatic relations with Israel. This bold move stands as a firm stance against what it perceives as a breach of international humanitarian principles.
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