Key facts
- The U.S. State Department summoned Malaysia's ambassador to the United States.
- The summons was to explain Malaysia's policy concerning Israel.
- Malaysia's Foreign Minister affirmed the country's long-standing policy of not recognizing Israel.
- An individual with dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship was reportedly asked to leave Malaysia.
The United States summoned Malaysia's ambassador to the U.S. to explain the Southeast Asian nation's policy regarding Israel. Malaysia's Foreign Minister, however, reaffirmed the country's longstanding stance of not recognizing Israel.
The summons followed reports that an individual with dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship was asked to leave Malaysia. The U.S. State Department sought clarification on Malaysia's position in light of this incident.