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Indonesia has called for a broad international coalition to address the Palestinian crisis, proposing five concrete measures including strengthened legal action and expanded diplomatic recognition at a ministerial meeting in Amman.
Malaysia has joined Arab and Islamic countries in condemning Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque and the expansion of illegal settlements, calling for coordinated international action to preserve Jerusalem's status.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Friday that Tehran is collaborating with Oman to establish mechanisms for overseeing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, signalling efforts to stabilise one of global shipping's most critical chokepoints.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Malaysia's ban on Israeli citizens entering the country stems from objections to what he calls oppression of Palestinians, not from anti-Semitism or prejudice against Jewish people.