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The limits of Malaysia’s support for Gaza are showing

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s internationalist credentials in fighting for the Palestinians may have hit a wall.

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Peoples  holding placards, flags and poster as they joining
'Malaysia Bersama Palestine' rally in Dataran Merdeka
(22 /10/2023). —AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
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In the early days of Israel’s major offensive in Gaza, Mr Anwar was simply reflecting strong public support to alleviate the plight of the Palestinians. 

PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK

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Since a deadly war in Gaza unfolded that has now seen 63,000 killed, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been one of the most critical Muslim heads of government voicing support for the Palestinians, their right to self-determination and the ability to live their lives in freedom and dignity.

Most recently, his response to the ceasefire in January was to commit his government to building

schools, hospitals and mosques

in the strip, an effort he estimates will be worth “hundreds of millions”.

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