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Anwar, proponent of Palestinian cause, is missing in action at Gaza peace summit
From UN podiums to mass rallies, Malaysia’s support for Palestine has been consistent and vocal. Yet its impact has been limited.
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For a leader who has made the Palestinian cause a central pillar of his foreign policy, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's absence from the summit was conspicuous.
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James Chin
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Picture this: It’s Oct 14, 2025, in the resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. The air is thick with hope and tension as world leaders gather to sign a long-awaited Gaza deal
Leading the effort is US President Donald Trump, joined by 27 other political leaders, including those from Egypt, Qatar, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Jordan, Turkey and the Palestinian Authority. All key European leaders are present. It feels like history in the making.
