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PM Anwar's appearance at pro-Palestine rally risks US ire
The Straits Times
|October 10, 2025
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed a pro-Palestinian rally on the night of Oct 8 where he sharply criticised Israel’s actions in Gaza, remarks that come weeks before he hosts a key Israeli ally, US President Donald Trump.
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“What we're fighting against is the giant Israel,” Datuk Seri Anwar told thousands who gathered in Kuala Lumpur. “But we are not, in the slightest, afraid or anxious.”
The Gaza conflict — where Israel has been battling Hamas for two years — threatens to complicate Mr Trump’s planned attendance at the Asean summit from Oct 26 to 28.
Malaysia’s main opposition party is demanding a meeting with the US leader to protest against Israel’s actions, and plans a public rally during his visit.
Mr Anwar defended his decision to host Mr Trump and said that he has no plans to rescind the invitation.
“‘T?m not yielding” he said. “I want to negotiate.”
The Malaysian Premier is a longstanding critic of Israel, but faces a delicate test with Mr Trump’s visit.
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