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Israel-Palestine conflict
Malaysia Says It Won’t Recognize Unilateral Sanctions on Supporters of Hamas
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim has again said that his government would resist any outside pressure to declare Hamas a terrorist organization.
US Has Pressured Malaysia to Shift Stance on Hamas, Anwar Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's pro-Hamas stance may be distasteful to many, but the U.S. is unlikely to expend significant diplomatic and political capital in order to change it.
Thailand’s Overlooked ‘Misstep’ in the Israel-Gaza War
By Tita Sanglee
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's response to the hostage crisis has laid bare the lack of security and foreign policy expertise in his cabinet.
Malaysia to Probe Social Media Firms For ‘Blocking’ Pro-Palestine Content
By Sebastian Strangio
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil's warning comes two weeks after he blamed TikTok for failing to remove defamatory or misleading content from its platform.
Singaporeans Turn to Online Campaigns After Police Reject Application for Gaza Rally
By Robin Vochelet
Following a ban on public rallies related to Israel-Palestine, local activists are mobilizing online to demonstrate solidarity for the Palestinian cause.
Malaysian PM Leads Large Pro-Palestine Rally in Kuala Kumpur
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim's staunchly anti-Israel position is unlikely to impact his government's relations with its closest Western partners.
Chinese Social Media Platforms Are Now Awash With Antisemitism
By Yaqiu Wang
The Israel-Hamas conflict has triggered a fresh outpouring of hate speech that aligns with Beijing’s policy aims.
What the Israel-Palestine Conflict Means for China-US Competition
By Wang Jin
The war between Israel and Hamas is upending new diplomatic trajectories in the Middle East.
How Will New Zealand Handle the New War in the Middle East?
By Geoffrey Miller
With New Zealand going to the polls later this week, determining the country’s response to the new war in the Middle East will be one of the new government’s first challenges.
Can China Tip the Scales in the Palestine-Israel Peace Process?
By Muzaffar Ahmad Noori Bajwa
Beijing’s strategic partnership with Palestine and its potential to mediate the conflict challenges U.S. dominance in the region.
China Hosts Palestinian President Abbas as Beijing Steps up Middle East Diplomacy
By Shannon Tiezzi
After mediating between Iran and Saudi Arabia, is Beijing serious about addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict?
China’s Offer to Mediate in the Israel-Palestine Conflict Is Overstated – For Now
By Guy Burton
China’s foreign minister sparked speculation with back-to-back phone calls to his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts, but the offer to mediate is not new.