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A Palestinian human rights organisation has documented around 370 children held in Israeli prisons, with the majority detained at Megiddo and Ofer facilities, marking a systemic pattern rather than isolated incidents.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has strongly condemned Israel's decision to issue construction tenders for the E1 settlement east of Jerusalem, warning it would divide the West Bank and undermine Palestinian statehood prospects.
The US State Department has formally notified Congress of funding for an International Stabilisation Force intended for Gaza, positioning the move as foundational to President Trump's broader Middle East peace strategy.
Eight United States congressmen have demanded Washington freeze military training assistance to Malaysia, citing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent statements regarding the tracking and deportation of Israeli nationals as discriminatory policy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to its policy prohibiting Israeli citizens from entering the country, despite pushback from eight United States Congress members.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Malaysia's opposition targets Israeli government policies and actions rather than the Jewish people, reiterating the country's longstanding diplomatic position.
Malaysia has joined Arab and Islamic countries in formally condemning Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque and the expansion of illegal settlements, reaffirming support for Palestinian statehood and the two-state solution.
Palestinian presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh has condemned Israel for continuing military operations in Gaza despite implementing a ceasefire agreement, urging the UN Security Council to enforce compliance.
Israeli forces attacked a Bedouin community near East Jerusalem on Monday, injuring several Palestinians including women and elderly residents. Separately, they seized a house under construction in the West Bank and detained the son of Jerusalem's governor.
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy has urged US President Donald Trump to constrain Israeli policies toward Palestinians, cautioning that escalating tensions risk regional destabilisation ahead of Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli forces detained more than 40 Palestinian men during a raid on Tell town near Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, establishing a field interrogation centre as part of broader military operations across Palestinian communities.
More than 2,500 Israeli citizens entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday morning to mark Tisha B'Av, a Jewish holiday. Palestinian officials condemned the visit as a dangerous escalation affecting regional stability.
An Malaysian NGO has denounced threats from US lawmakers demanding Malaysia reverse its policy barring Israeli citizens, characterizing the pressure as a breach of national sovereignty and diplomatic coercion.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed criticism from eight Democratic US congressmen over Malaysia's longstanding ban on Israeli nationals entering the country, vowing to maintain the policy.
New York's mayor has stated his office cannot enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging federal authorities to clarify their position on the matter.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has indicated ongoing deliberations about potentially arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he attends the forthcoming UN General Assembly session, drawing swift condemnation from Netanyahu's office.